This enormous, 1000-square meter land art project puts a massive footprint on the land off the coast of Greece.

The imprint, made to look like a boot’s treads, Footprint was created by Greek artist The Krank, and is a metaphor for human impact on the world, and the consequences of our actions.

The simple yet powerful work was part of the 2022 Paxos Biennale, and creates a lasting memory, long after the footprint itself fades out of existence.

Photos © Themis Boikos.  Via DesignBoom:

‘Conceptually, ‘Footprint’ deals with the meaning of loss. Nature, ecosystems, and biodiversity are all in a variable state with a negative sign. The parallelism that emerges through the impermanence of my work, and our presence as a species, reinforces the message I wanted to communicate. Everything is fluid, and nothing should be taken for granted,’ 

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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