Planet B is an iconic representation of the Earth’s drought.
Inspired by the dry land of the desert, a sphere was made using “cracked earth” pieces collected nearby, thin set mortar mix, wire mesh and a round plastic base.
From an environmental point of view, it is said that there is no Planet B because we have only one, which is why we must take care of the only habitat we have because we do not have an alternative.
The concept of this piece is that the Earth will continue its course regardless of our actions, even though they may lead to modify it in such a way that it is impossible for human development.
The project includes a performance and a poem (an ode) from Kristen Elzey, to invite the viewer to reflect on the care of our planet.
An ode to this place we’ve come to cherish
To the cracking sands + skin, so thirsty
To nature’s curvature + curious textures
To perpetually shifting landscapes & the sea, receding, depleting
The heaviness yet buoyancy of it all
To the inspiration found in the cracks + crevices, the spaces in between
To building out from the margins
To trial & error, second chances, lessons learned from failures
To grieving through growth & growth through grieving
To taking care with others & the grounds on which we step
To nourishing ourselves in wild + barren spaces
With thoughtful intentions of shaping a new world
From what may be otherwise left to decay
From dust to reinforced dust
We present to you: La esfera, Planet B, aka the dirtscoball
This sculpture was made using cracked earth pieces collected from the Sonora Desert in California, USA.