TIME SLICE. Conventional, basic, kelp. Arctic shores of Svalbard’s archipelago, this phantasmal creature. Zooming in. Kelp’s appeal—luminosity, earthy ombre tints, guttural twists, leathery skin, graceful sway. minimalistic form, other-worldly beauty, multicellular composition. Brown algae holding up entire ecosystems. Curling wild undulations, grabbing tightly with holdfast (aptly named! strong!) to rocks. Keystone species—provides nourishment and shelter to marine wildlife. Contributor: earth’s health and stability—absorbing carbon dioxide. Superfood, energy source.