launder is now known for his socially engaged practice as artist gardener and his role as co-director of arbonauts. dimitri launder’s practice as artist gardener offers a gentle provocation to an apocalyptic view of urban ecological sustainability. his work often explores the liminal issues between public and private use of space, aspiring towards transformative urban propagation such as his work apothecary arboretum in the arte útil archive . “"dimitri launder is an ‘artist gardener’ who knows the political power of plants and isn’t afraid to use it”" the times 2011. he was research artist with arts catalyst initiating his remedy for a city project.