Ceremony for Minerals is an experimental short film by artist and activist Sierra Weir. Hands breaking down earth are shown in developed and undeveloped landscapes, staining stones, skin, and a white linen dress. Each action has a lasting impact, and the nature of deep time is bent with the erratic film style. The unique color palette and soundscape provide glimpses into the voice of the land that exists around us and within us.

The environment is permeated with the feelings, experiences, and histories of all objects and organisms — nature has never been separate from human beings. This film is an invitation to meditate on the beauty and violence that defines Southwestern Pennsylvania, acknowledging our past so that we may create a new future.