Roc H Biel's 'Martian Relics' Imagines Design for Mars as a Warning for Earth
Roc H Biel has introduced 'Martian Relics', a design collection that imagines how everyday items might appear if humanity resided on Mars, while also critiquing present-day behaviors on Earth. The collection features five distinct pieces: 'Last Offering', a tombstone-shaped vase; 'Gravity Well', a two-tiered tray; 'Faded Signal', a mirror for tables; 'Slow Water', a filtration system; and 'Eroded Horizon', a reflective window. Crafted from rammed earth and recycled stainless steel, each item boasts unique designs and functionalities. Biel highlights that this collection acts as a cautionary tale about life on Earth, referencing Phil Ochs: 'in ugly times, the only true form of protest is beauty.' The collection has been showcased on Instagram and covered by Collater.al.
Key facts
- Roc H Biel created the 'Martian Relics' design collection
- The collection includes a vase, mirror, window, plate, and water filter
- Materials used are rammed earth and recycled stainless steel
- The vase 'Last Offering' is shaped like a tombstone with a double cross
- The mirror 'Faded Signal' is modeled on space antennas
- The window 'Eroded Horizon' is inspired by Jørn Utzon's Can Lis
- This is the first time rammed earth has been worked with this level of detail
- Biel cites Phil Ochs: 'in ugly times, the only true form of protest is beauty'
Entities
Artists
- Roc H Biel
- Jørn Utzon
- Phil Ochs
Locations
- Mars
- Earth
- Mediterranean Sea