Paul Maas

Proposing Earth as a self-regulating system, remains scientifically unproven. Key challenges include: Limited sample size (one Earth) – Earth’s history of life-threatening events- Oversimplification of complex processes.The artwork depicts a world in imbalance, with an ironic peace symbol at its core. It suggests that we cannot rely on a nurturing “Mother Earth” but must actively maintain planetary balance.

The image combines letters into a new symbol, mirroring our need to forge a new equilibrium between nature, animals, and humans. This visual metaphor emphasizes our responsibility in preserving Earth’s habitability, rather than assuming automatic self-regulation.