The Anthropocene Glossary ' Helen Fay

'  Helen Fay

When selecting a species to depict

but also referencing historical prints from old herbals

There is much mystery and wonder surrounding the origins of these resilient yet unpredictable creatures too

The Anthropocene Glossary ' Helen FayThe Anthropocene describes the time during which humans have had a substantial impact on our planet. Although there have been mass extinction events in the earth's history, where vast swaithes of life have been wiped out, until now they have been triggered by natural causes like asteroids and volcanic eruptions. This is the first time a single species has caused such destructive effects on the natural world.