Gathering Cloud
Date: 2024
Medium: Fog Water Collection Public Sculpture
Materials: Aluminum, copper, hardware, concrete
Dimensions: 46" x 120" x 88"
Inspired by the shapes of clouds, Anja Ulfeldt’s Gathering Cloud is a mix of art and science that shows how we can collect water from fog. This process, called fog collection, is a creative and sustainable way to solve water shortages. During dry summer months, the sculpture gathers moisture from the air raining water down to create a green space for plants, animals, and birds.
Located outside the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz, This project was supported by the Center for Coastal Climate and Resilience, OpenLab Collaborative Research Center, and the Climate Action Solutions Program at UC Santa Cruz.