John Gerrard on "Western Flag" and our shared petro-history

On this Desert X 2019 podcast episode, the Irish artist John Gerrard discusses the ideas behind Western Flag (Spindletop, Texas) 2017, 2017-2019, located at the Palm Springs Visitors Center. This digital simulation depicts the site of the Lucas Gusher, the world’s first major oil find (in 1901). The site is recreated and marked by a flagpole spewing an endless stream of black smoke. The artwork makes visible the invisible gas responsible for climate change.

Desert X runs from Feb 9 - April 21, 2019. Visit desertx.org for program information.

The series is presented by Lead Sponsor PROJECT EVELOZCITY, which is creating electric vehicles that will be available by subscription.