Sourced from the outskirts of Bath, the oolitic limestone formed through the accumulation of microscopic sea life, shells, and coral. Over time, these organisms compacted into a calcium-rich deposit which now offers a lens into lives of past beings.

Limestone also appears throughout the architecture surrounding the installation. Constructed in the 15th century, the Charterhouse Monastery was built using stone sourced from a similar geological vein. Its weathered façade and carved steps reveal how the material changes composition through prolonged exposure to the elements and use over time.

Etched into the surface of each limestone block are marks from its journey out of the ground as well as symbols carved by human hands. These evoke associations and invite reflections on the architectural condition, moving in and out of states of human intention, from emenation to decomposition.