Selected Works from the 4th Contemporary Vista Art Award/ Tehran

Green bullets

The condition of Iran’s forests is not good …

Seed balls, also known as guerrilla gardening, combine seeds with clay to protect them until germination with seasonal rain. The clay acts as a natural coating, shielding seeds from pests, birds, and environmental factors, while also enriching their growth through essential minerals such as iron oxide, calcium, and magnesium. This method not only increases the chances of successful germination in natural conditions but also highlights the ecological value of clay as both a protective and nutritive medium.

2021