The ecological crisis is a cosmic and spiritual crisis, born from the illusion of human control over nature. To reintegrate with the cosmos demands a spirituality that honors creativity, the senses, and immanent transcendence.

"We Ourselves are Earth" is a short film art piece I created with the help of AI, inspired by my contemplation of Pope Francis’s 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’. Coincidentally, I finished the project just a day before his passing, a loss that moved me profoundly. Below is a key excerpt from the work, offering a thoughtful exploration of the concept of integral ecology.

“We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7). Our very bodies are made up of her elements; we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters.”
Pope Francis, Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’ (n. 2), 2015

- Igor Martins