Spiral Economy, 2025

Spiral Economy takes the shape of a vending machine, but instead of snacks, it offers fossilized ammonites: ancient marine beings, coiled into stone over millions of years. Inside, an infinity mirror reflects their spiral forms into a hypnotic loop, reinforcing the illusion of endless supply. This familiar object transforms into a meditation on deep time, extraction, and the false promise of infinite resources.

In a world that commodifies everything—even the seafloor five thousand meters below the surface—Spiral Economy quietly challenges this logic. The work reflects our misplaced belief in boundless natural wealth and the absurdity of packaging geological time for casual consumption.

All images are © Julian Charrière / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn.