Duc C. Nguyên
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Meditations on Earthly Materials and Temperatures, 2022 by Mia Feuer
A Zamboni glitters like a massive geode: clusters of crystals, oil-like in their iridescence, have formed in its cavities. In Mia Feuer’s hands, this junkyard vehicle is transformed using unorthodox materials such as plastic recyclables and thrash. The crystalline formations are bewitching, much like the slow labyrinthine trajectory of a Zamboni over ice. Her work provokes dialogue on the perils of resource exploitation and the search for spiritual connection to the elements while navigating a toxic landscape.