Perennial Land

“Perennial Land” is an experiential installation that combines the beauty of various forest environments with the importance of data-driven insights into a human’s impact on nature. Stepping into a space transformed into a multi-climate forest, tech and tools about resources and equity are seamlessly integrated into the environment like trees. We want to push aside the modern habit of thinking of nature–culture divide, decolonize technology and highlight the ways landscape contributes to social, political and psychic ideas of space. The vulnerability of the environment is directly related to that of certain communities.

Nature does not need us. We need nature.

Specs & Credits

Perennial Land – The Data Forest, 2024
Immersive site-specific video and sound installation, 13 min.

Conceived, filmed, and directed by Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger
Original music by Nana Simopoulos
Editing, visual effects, and projection mapping: Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger
Additional visual effects: Caryn Heilman
Additional sound mixing: Ander Agudo
Produced by Laia Cabrera & Co. @laiacabreraco

This project is made possible by the contribution of Global Commons Alliance Accountability Accelerator – Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, the Program Grant Awards provided by the Jersey City Arts Council and the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund.

Artwork Hero Caption: “Perennial Land” installation shots. Images Courtesy of Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger.