Axis Mundi, Black Rock City 2026
Jon Sarriugarte, The Empire of Dirt — Oakland, CA, United States

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Several monumental sculptures inspired by the microscopic skeletons of radiolarian plankton — ancient organisms whose geometric beauty underpins ocean life. Handcrafted from wrought iron, sheet metal, and fiberglass resin, each form transmits light: internal LEDs pulse, shimmer, and breathe after dark. A layered soundscape weaves together ancient oceanic ambiance, present-day marine recordings, and speculative sounds from distant worlds. The result is a fully immersive environment — a meditation on time, evolution, and the shared origins of life — inviting awe and curiosity about our place in the universe.
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