Initially commissioned for Folkestone Triennial 2025, Katie Paterson’s Afterlife is a sculptural installation comprised of nearly 200 amulets. Each amulet is created with materials sourced from endangered landscapes and fragile ecosystems, exploring themes of deep time, geology, and the environment. Drawing on centuries of cultural and spiritual traditions, Afterlife prompts us to reflect on the fragility of the natural world today. Afterlife was commissioned by Creative Folkestone for Folkestone Triennial 2025, with additional support from The Shifting Foundation, Collective Gallery Edinburgh and Goethe Institut Glasgow. Collective Gallery is supported by Creative Scotland. Image: (Katie Paterson) Courtesy The Artist and Creative Folkestone. Design by Zeller & Moue. Photograph: Thierry Bal

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