KELP
AUGUST 2024
perfect expression. conventional, basic, kelp. arctic shores of svalbard’s archipelago, this phantasmal creature.
zooming in. kelp’s appeal—luminosity, earthy ombre tints, guttural twists, leathery skin, graceful sway. minimalistic form, other-worldly beauty, multicellular composition. this brown algae holds up entire ecosystems.
curling wild undulations, grabbing tightly with holdfast (aptly named! strong!) to rocks. keystone species—provides nourishment and shelter to marine wildlife. contributes to our earth’s health and stability—absorbing carbon dioxide. superfood, energy source.