These are the stories of a single overlooked ecosystem and the connection it has to us and its surroundings, as well as the inhabitants that have found refuge in this unexpected place; they are the stories of a single London pavement crack.
Currently, nearly 55% of humans live in densely populated areas like cities. By 2050 this number is predicted to increase to 68%, changing the face of the earth. These urban areas are dominated by grey spaces: roads, pavements, even walls that build up to iconic skyscrapers, pushing nature into controlled green spaces or to the fringes and cracks of human activity.
This project aims to spark wonder for an ecosystem we step on every day. It looks at the small to reflect on big topics, like the loss of knowledge and appreciation for the species that have found a place to live on the fringes and in the cracks of this human-dominated world.
Mapping out the infinite number of stories reveals the complexity and resilience of nature in urban surroundings and demonstrates the ecological value of these urban grey spaces.
