Minerals are links between Earth and human health. The earth's crust contains most of the mineral nutrients our body needs, and the chemical composition of a rock, such as granite, is strikingly similar to the composition of the human body. We rely on geologic processes such as weathering to chemically break down rocks into other natural materials, such as soil, that contain minerals more easily dissolved and are absorbed by roots of plants. When we inhale, the oxygen in the air is bonded to the iron contained in haemoglobin.
visual poetics
Humans share 50% of their DNA with trees
My entry into the off page exhibition of visual poetry that had a successful and busy opening on Thursday 16th March in Glasgow. The piece is a development from previous work around the importance of trees are to humans.
This collection of mini video poems explores this bond with our chlorophyll fuelled woody perennial relatives.