Human Meteorite brings together a decade of projects that reflect MacEwan’s deepening commitment to ecological, land-responsive, spiritually-grounded modes of art practice. In the face of environmental crises, the artist asks questions like ‘How would a glacier tell this story?’ and ‘What does a meteorite feel as it impacts the earth?’ 

Since 2013, MacEwan has embraced interspecies and interelemental understanding— meteorites, maiden grass, mollusks, volcanoes, and melting glaciers, are called upon to share their perspectives. The artist explains that with the loss of our ecosystems and landscapes comes the loss of the planetary knowledge contained within them.

MacEwan asserts that the first step in responsibility for planetary repair is to stay emotionally present. Through each piece, the artist establishes a deep, meditative presence that refuses to ignore our current reality.

About the Artist

Jemila MacEwan (b. 1985), is a Scottish-born Australian immigrant living in New York City. Their works offer space to feel and express the emotional weight of the current ecological crisis. The artist creates intimately intertwined performances, earthworks, installations, and films within many distinct ecosystems and landscapes around the world.