A historical design narrative as presented by Barbera studio within the Bates Smart Gallery. The genesis of the exhibition is metals were cast over five thousand years ago, and have survived to be here today, and the objects BARBERA create in the year 2022 CE have the ability to last thousands of years, just like their counterparts designed and created 2022 BCE. The process of sand casting hasn’t changed much in 5000 years. Barbera Studio presents an activation highlighting the studio’s material evolution and production processes. Utilising sand with curated cast componentry and its relationship to ceramics in various states of production. This interpretation with old BCE minerals and material exploration includes bronze, ceramics, and glass. Sustainability and historical touch points aim to demonstrate an artistic visual representation of ancient materials encapsulated with specific design methodologies highlighting the studio’s selected finished products.