August – November, 2013

For Earth Cavities/Soil Horizons, Nance Klehm dug a hole in 6018North’s front lawn. The work reveals the historical record of human disturbance and biological regeneration specific to 6018North’s front lawn. Earth Cavities/Soil Horizons is a sensual point of entry into the cosmos underfoot in the City.

The hand-dug hole measures 2 feet wide by 4 feet long by 3 feet deep. The public is invited to carefully enter the cavity and take time to sit, smell, feel, listen and look. Sitting in the cavity, participants will be at, above or below the soil horizon. This soundscape of the soil allows people to sit within and learn about the soil, its composition, texture, smell, and history.

The exhibition is a collaboration with Archeworks.

For more information and footage of Nance digging this hole, click here.

Links:
New City’s review of Earth Cavities/Soil Horizons
Sound artist Paul Dickinson’s recording from the hole