Once She Dries, the installation, tracks the perilous journey of Coral, a non-human protagonist who must navigate the volatility of her ocean and sky in a devastatingly unstable environment.

The story is based on a scientific phenomenon: when corals begin drying up due to climate change, their ability to release dimethyl sulphide, a pheromone-like chemical which triggers cooling cloud formations decreases. Over time, corals become unable to attract a cloud overhead.

The piece unfolds through a cyclical performance of pre-recorded spoken text, song, and video triptychs. The project has been exhibited in the US (Smush Gallery) and Taiwan (International Biennial for Handmade Paper and Fibre Art).

• https://www.onceshedries.com