Terraform

"Terraform," a term first introduced in Jack Williamson’s 1942 short story and later adopted by astronomer Carl Sagan, described the transformation of other planetary landscapes to support human life. This theme, primarily of site-specific installations, explores how environments (both physical and cultural) are reshaped by human intervention. Using humble, everyday materials such as stretch wrap, duct tape, recycled wood, spray foam, and discarded folding chairs, I construct reimagined terrains that comment on the conditions of contemporary society. The acts of mending and wrapping gestures become central strategies, evoking the urgency of our impact on the world. These utilitarian materials and objects, often overlooked or discarded, are repurposed to elicit the romantic grandeur of natural landscapes. In doing so, the work underscores the precarious and often contradictory relationship between human beings and the environment, a coexistence marked by both resilience and fragility.