Landfill Restoration| HGSD Core III Project |Advised by Rosalea Monacella| Fall 2023
What lies beneath the soil often remains unseen and unknown. At Saugus Marsh, a site transitioning from mineral excavation to landfill accumulation, rising sea levels now threaten to unearth heavy metal pollution buried within the soil.
Dance, as a metaphor, reflects the act of synchronizing with the rhythms of others—an act of collective awareness and adaptation.
Tides along the vulnerable coastline. These gardens evolve through photomediation, plant growth, and soil erosion, morphing and relocating in response to rising sea levels. Acting as agents of change, the gardens reveal the history of soil contamination, represent ongoing processes within the soil, and foster the regeneration of new, healthier soil.
Unveil the Soil
Regional Mapping-Soil Formation and Metal Pollution
History and Evoloving Ecology of the Soil
Bioindicator Garden Phases