divination of destruction
This sculpture is a warning of the catastrophic consequences of our actions. Subconsciously, we inflict destruction onto this beautiful planet and the crystal ball (which takes the form of the earth) foretells these events. We are unaware of the harm we cause every day, and the impact of every decision we make.
In combination with this dire message, a squid clings onto the crumbling world, holding together what is left with the hope that nature will somehow defy the odds and live on, as has repeatedly occurred with the way organic life has thrived in abandoned settlements and found ways to regenerate. Just one example of this is how decommissioned oil rigs have been reclaimed and organically transformed into “artificial reefs”, which are safe havens for endangered species.