Mala's Echoes of Tuvalu

In Tuvalu, 25 years from now, archaeologist Mala traced her fingers over ancient pottery, hidden beneath layers of sand. Advances in molecular archaeology had revealed the ashes of once-vibrant ecosystems within its clay. Inspired, she crafted an art exhibit, marrying past and future, where each piece told stories of forgotten Tuvaluan ecosystems and the diseases that shaped them. As visitors marveled, Mala's work offered insights into how ancient art encoded ecological history. The exhibit awakened an interest in preserving nature's stories, showing the world that art was not just beauty, but a powerful reminder of resilience and adaptation.