As part of this expedition, Prem Sahib has produced eight Obsidian mirrors that are dispersed between various locations in the island of São Miguel. Six will remain on the Azores, while the others are installed on the volcanic island of Stromboli1 or temporarily in the archaeological site of Pompeii2. Obsidian is a volcanic glass that is produced under immense pressure and trauma. The material has been cut, polished and encased in a bespoke metal frame with a discreet shelf. The objects are derived from images found by the artist depicting ancient obsidian mirrors in Pompeii. Collectively these public-facing mirrors are sites for individual contemplation or votive offerings, portals between the locations they connect. Their cracked surface is reminiscent of contemporary communication devices as well as materials used in scrying practices to evoke divinations or access parallel realms. 1 Volcano Extravaganza, DEATH, 2019, curated by Milovan Farronto, artistic leader Maria Laboda, produced by the Fiorucci Art Trust 2 Cruising Pompeii, a performance by Prem Sahib on July 21, Pompeii, as part of Volcano Extravaganza 2019