Earth Unearth

Concept / Strategy / Visual Identity / Website Design / Interior / Photography

In the heart of the world's oldest desert, where silence whispers

secrets and vast horizons stretch as far as the imagination lies

a sanctuary where animals, art, and nature intertwine. Schlesien

is an art retreat nestled on a conservation farm in the

captivating realms of the Namib Naukluft.

The rock as metaphor/

To use realistic visual representations of rocks that are expressions that delve into the symbolism, significance, and beauty of rocks and their enduring presence in nature and human experience. These visual representations often explore the essence of rocks as a metaphor for strength, the ebb and flow of life’s experiences, permanence, and the passage of time, capturing the profound connection between the solid rock and the human spirit.

Stones are symbolic of the history they’ve lived while on this earth. They’re like little history books holding memories.

Humans have had a deep-rooted connection with rocks and stones since ancient times. They were used to create tools and weapons, enabling humans to progress.

Rocks are a fundamental element of the earth, essential for its structure and composition. You can observe them in virtually every region, often in striking and beautiful formations.

Rocks signify knowledge, power, security, endurance, and the passage of time.

They hold a special place in the history of human civilisation, having been used in art, tools, and currency. They can even be used to tell stories, with their unique characteristics revealing clues about their past.

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