Gurugram installation highlights climate change through melting art

A new art installation called Below2° has been unveiled in Gurugram. It showcases the impact of climate change through a melting globe made of over a thousand used golf balls and wax. The installation is designed to melt each year as a reminder of rising global temperatures. 2024 set a record as the hottest year, exceeding a critical temperature threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Climate activist Aakash Ranison warns that crossing 2 degrees Celsius could lead to severe weather disasters. The installation aims to raise awareness about this urgent issue. Eco-entrepreneur Ashwani Khurana helped bring this artwork to life. He met Ranison at a panel discussion and suggested using discarded golf balls for the project. The art piece also features 14 endangered animal species, highlighting the toll of climate change on wildlife. Below2° is displayed at Karma Lakelands and coincides with the International Day of Forests and the first World Day for Glaciers on March 21, 2025. Visitors can view the installation from March 21 to 25, between 11 AM and 5 PM. Khurana emphasizes the need for creativity and sustainability to foster real change.