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Valuing Dirt + Water
I. INTRODUCTION THERE’S ‘DIRTY WATER’ AND THERE’S ‘DIRTY WATER.’ Sometimes bringing dirt and water together is actually a good thing. This is when ‘dirt’ means ‘soil,’ and water is able to penetrate freely through it. Here microbes in the soil can convert the pollutants in the water into food for their own metabolisms or for […]
Working Earthworks

I. REVISITING THE ICONS ROBERT SMITHSON’S SPIRAL JETTY is one of the most frequently referenced works of environmental art. This huge spiral has been an icon in environmental art since it was created in 1970 on the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Spiral Jetty is the Mona Lisa of environmental art. This large earthwork berm […]
Wastewater In Cuba
DESCRIPTION This project is based upon an investigation as to how cultural identity can be a social trigger to address ecological degradation. The research methodology draws from environmental, social and urban analyses in order to unveil the best strategy to address the ecological, river restoration and water treatment challenges in the city of Palma Soriano […]
WATERWHEEL Symposium 2013 – World Water Day
On 22-23 March 2013, more than 100 scientists, artists, academics and activists from 5 continents will present their innovative and informative presentations and performances in the second edition of Waterwheel World Water Day Symposium. The symposium is an exchange between people who are concerned with water issues, for a better sharing of knowledge, perspectives and […]
Waterwheel, Women & Collaboration
I. WATER: A LINK ACROSS CULTURES AS AN INTRINSICALLY EXPERIMENTAL artist I am deeply committed to making & developing art that examines, reflects upon, and helps us survive today’s disjointed worlds. Artistically, I have been fascinated by water for many years, collecting video, stills and sound, interested by its contrasts and extremes – transparency, opacity, […]