The sculpture 'climate human flow I' combines a stylised human figure with the visual language of climatologist Ed Hawkins' climate stripes.
The elements are arranged in a colour sequence and finished with a high-quality, weather-resistant wood stain. They draw on the characteristic colour scale of the climate stripes and translate the trend in global temperature changes into three dimensions.
The source material consists of disused hay men from the Arlberg region. These figures, which were once used in traditional landscape management, have been transformed into a contemporary sculpture that takes on a new meaning. The human figure symbolises the close connection between people, nature, and the consequences of climate change.
The vertically flowing form, which dissolves towards the bottom, creates a fragile, dynamic appearance. At the same time, the use of regional, reused materials highlights a conscientious approach to resource management and humanity’s responsibility towards the environment.
'climate human flow I' makes climate change visible and links it directly to people and their living environment.
