In Salt Flowers, olfactory artist Peter de Cupere presents a poignant installation that visualizes the consequences of rising sea levels due to climate change. The work features crystalline salt formations resembling flowers, symbolizing the transformation of freshwater ecosystems into saline environments. This shift leads to the demise of existing biodiversity, as freshwater flora and fauna cannot survive in saltwater conditions. By using salt—a material intrinsically linked to environmental processes—the installation offers a sensory experience that underscores the fragility of our ecosystems and the urgent need to address climate change.
