An artist has set a record for the world’s largest soil painting as he bids to raise awareness of how important the material is.
The UK-based Official Record Breakers has verified that organisation Save Soil had surpassed the previous best of 59,458 sq cm (about 64 sq ft), with the new painting measuring 61,000 sq cm (about 65 sq ft).
Phil Lambert, who lives in Cardiff, used four types of soil and an upcycled wooden frame and canvas supplied by Oxford Wood Recycling.
The artwork was created to raise awareness of the movement’s call for soil regeneration to be prioritised at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP).
Save Soil is pushing for improvement of soil health around the world and works with governments to shape policies on the subject.
The painting, which Lambert created at University College London (UCL), follows its new report, which outlines the importance of healthy soils and steps for their restoration.