Haldi, 2019 | Marrakech, Morocco

A land art installation using turmeric as a medium in the snow-clad Atlas Mountains of Marrakech, executed in January 2019.

It was a land art installation to raise awareness about the warmer temperatures in the winter, resulting in less snowfall. This is hurting the people who depend on tourism for their livelihood. They are being displaced due to climate change and need to look elsewhere to find jobs as the ski season is shortened.
This artwork intends to fuel social change and create awareness of our environment. Haldi (Turmeric) is symbolically used as my medium to heal global warming. The form looks like a big wound that needs to be nurtured.
We learn about this grandma’s home remedy very early in life. I remember using it whenever I had a wound; it would stop the bleeding immediately. Turmeric is known for its healing and medicinal properties all around the world.