Below2°: This Climate Art Installation in Gurugram is Melting to Highlight Global Warming

In a striking reminder of the climate crisis, Below2°, a climate-responsive art installation, has been unveiled at Karma Lakelands, Gurugram. Conceptualized by climate activist Aakash Ranison, this installation is designed to melt annually, representing the alarming rise in global temperatures. The name itself references the critical 2°C threshold—once crossed, climate disasters may become irreversible.

A Visual Representation of Climate Change

According to scientific data, 2024 was the hottest year on record, marking the first time global temperatures surpassed 1.5°C, a limit set under the Paris Agreement. Inspired by this, Ranison created Below2° using over 1,000 wasted golf balls and a special wax blend that melts when temperatures hit the local equivalent of 2°C.

The melting sculpture is not just about rising temperatures; it also highlights 14 endangered animal species in 3D-print form, positioned at key locations on the globe. These species, listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List, symbolize the catastrophic impact of climate change on biodiversity.

The Story Behind the Installation

Ashwani Khurana, eco-entrepreneur and founder of Karma Lakelands, collaborated with Ranison on this project. Recalling their first meeting at a 2024 panel discussion, Khurana shared, “We had a surplus of wasted golf balls, and Aakash came up with an innovative way to turn them into an impactful piece of art.”

Ranison timed the unveiling of Below2° with two significant global observances—International Day of Forests and the first-ever World Day for Glaciers (March 21, 2025)—to emphasize the urgency of climate action.

“Sustainability and creativity together have the power to drive real change,” says Khurana. “Below2° is a compelling reminder of the fragile balance we must protect.”

Catch It Live

What: Below2° Art Installation
Where: Karma Lakelands, Sector 80, NH 8, Gurugram
When: March 21 to 25
Timing: 11 AM to 5 PM
Nearest Metro: Millennium City Centre Gurugram (Yellow Line)

Visitors can witness the installation’s transformation firsthand, reinforcing the need for immediate action against climate change. Don’t miss this powerful message in art form!