All life grows from death. “Decomposers” - like fungi and bacteria - break down dead and decaying matter to make nutrients available for new life to grow. Without decomposers - dead leaves, dead bodies, dead landscapes, dead buildings, and dead systems would build up around us, without end. Erosion and metabolism are necessary for anything good to emerge. It is not a journey toward an end, but a beginning. Nonetheless, there is grief when we realize that moving towards a better, more equitable society comes at a price. These works remind us that change is inevitable. It is only a matter of time before the environment and society as we know it will erode away. These artists raise questions about what we can do now to grow towards a more just, equitable, kind and beautiful future.