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The aim is to explore soil remediation techniques through community engagement and art.

June 21, 2026

Boiling Rocks: Healing Soil Through Art, Science + Community

Key Points

The aim is to explore soil remediation techniques through community engagement and art.
Collaborated with the community science initiative Prospering Backyards to address lead contamination.
Conducted soil health workshops and testing to identify effective remediation methods.
Created art pieces inspired by scientific findings, including mosaics and sculptures.],
Identified zeolites as an effective method to reduce lead bioavailability in contaminated soil.
Developed community-focused art pieces that visually represent the scientific journey of soil remediation.

Abstract

Boiling Rocks is an art project exploring soil remediation, inspired by the community science initiative Prospering backyards (Pb) in Southeast Los Angeles. Pb addressed lead contamination from a battery smelter, involving collaborations between art, science, and community. The project provided free soil health workshops and testing, leading to the identification of zeolites as a method to reduce lead bioavailability. Boiling Rocks translates this scientific journey into art, with pieces like mosaics from contaminated soil, microscopic imagery of zeolites encapsulating lead, disintegrating sculptures for soil remediation, and prints of testing sites. © 2026 Public Access and the authors and artists. Published by Intellect Ltd

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