The artwork known as “Earth Room” was created by Walter De Maria in 1968. It belongs to the Environmental (Land) Art movement and is categorized as an installation.
The artwork comprises a landscape of soil carefully arranged within an indoor space. The room, delineated by clean white walls and sharp architectural lines, starkly contrasts with the raw, organic texture of the earth that covers its floor. The installation’s minimalistic approach emphasizes the juxtaposition of natural elements within a controlled human-made environment. The soil appears to be meticulously placed, suggesting a deliberate yet simplistic aesthetic that is characteristic of Environmental Art. This installation invites contemplation of the relationship between the constructed world and the natural landscape it often seeks to contain or reshape.
