'Solastalgia II' reimagines the original land art installation Solastalgia which was created at the Bodhi Khaya Artists Residency in 2024. It maintains the core exploration of ecological grief while adapting its form to a new context. This iteration preserves the five clay vessels which symbolize the stages of grief—denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance. However, their placement is reinterpreted within an enclosed gallery environment, where locally harvested natural materials have been thoughtfully curated and arranged to reflect the cyclical and non-linear nature of grief.
In this new form, 'Solastalgia II' continues to serve as an emotional and contemplative space, inviting viewers to engage deeply with their connection to the natural world and the realities of ecological transformation. The gallery setting introduces a new dimension of contrast, positioning the organic elements of the work against the artificial constructs of an indoor environment. This duality further emphasizes the fragility and resilience of the natural world, while offering a space for reflection, healing, and a reimagined understanding of our relationship with nature.
