Memorial to an Earth Worm

The Memorial to an Earth Worm pays homage to an underappreciated underground object – the common earth worm. The hard work of the worms is a precondition for life; they take care of the soil that feeds us. Dirt as a fertile habitat and live medium became apparent during the summer exhibition. The Latin name of the earthworm along with the opening and closing dates (*8.5. and + 31.8.2019) were carved on the stone as of the dates of birth and death of the poor vermin.

In the beginning of May, the immediate surroundings of the gravesite were cleared of vegetation, and a bouquet of artificial flowers (made of silk and plastic) was placed on the stone. During the following summer months, real plants regained control of the gravesite, and the stone was gradually overgrown with greenery. End August, nature had already taken over culture; the monument and the bouquet were both entirely covered by weeds that hid the funeral stone from view.