Luis' website: https://www.are.na/luis-escalante/back-to-the-ocean

Instagram: https://instagram.com/eatenupbythesea?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey with our guest, Luis Escalante—a gifted artist and planner at an architect firm—as we traverse through the geological history of Texas. Luis's vivid Instagram collages, which amalgamate geological maps, images of seashells, native art, and hydrology maps, serve as our guideposts. Simultaneously, they offer us a unique opportunity to appreciate the deep connection between the land, its history, and the people who inhabit it.

We delve into the story of San Antonio, from the pulsating shoreline over the past 500 million years to the contemporary world's heavy reliance on the Edwards aquifer. Luis inspires us to ponder upon the profound link between the four springs, the native peoples, migration, and urban planning. As we explore his artwork, it leads us to realize the delicate balance between reverence for the land and the modern world's challenges such as affordable housing and gentrification.

As we draw to a close, we touch upon the concept of geotrauma and the necessity of nature restoration in San Antonio. Reflections on the importance of maps, striation, and a course correction in development give us food for thought. Tune in to the Cosmic Water Podcast as we voyage across the intricacy of water, land, and the human relationship with them!