I'm really excited about this terrarium arrangement but will not sully this post with my own interpretation. Alberto J. Almarza explains and I will quote:
"Life Fixture" is a terrarium inside a test tube inside an aquarium inside a light bulb in a light fixture...
One of the neat things about this piece is that there is a level of interaction between the terrarium and the aquarium. In this setup, the slow evaporating water of the aquarium acts as a nurturing source of moisture for the terrarium. This is a first experiment on a theme I am exploring; something in the lines of an "island concept" of sorts (luckily whatever I am doing continues to escape my full grasp...)
Though very tiny, the life in this ecosystem is comprised of 3 terrarium plants, one big water-plant and 3 sea snails that eat it. The plant feeds on the abundant light that seeps through the glass, and the snails keep it well trimmed. Occasionally, I add some tap water which renews the mineral nutrients of the little world.
Alberto J. Almarza
Not sure about this, though definately original.
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