S3E3: Soil
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Host: Jennifer Gutman
Soil is the foundation of life, but how often do we recognize it as such? On this episode of Art of Interference, we speak with visual artist Allie Horick about her soil quilts—works that stitch together earth from family burial sites across Tennessee to tell a story of dispersed legacy and delicate connection. We also talk with regenerative farmer Maxwell Patterson and Vanderbilt professor Chris Vanags about the science of soil and the benefits of climate-smart agriculture. Whether used as a medium for art or growing, soil ecosystems show how variety, interconnectedness, and reciprocity sustain dynamic forms of life. Paying closer attention to this critical infrastructure has the power to transform people, communities, and the planet.
Photos and timelapse videos of Allie’s soil quilt work can be viewed on her website: https://alliehorick.com/soil-quilt.
To learn more about Wonderful People Microfarm, visit https://www.wpmicrofarm.com/
To watch an interview with Chris about the “Soil Your Undies” challenge, visit https://volunteergardener.org/soil-your-undies-how-healthy-is-your-soil/
