Bettina Werner's *Salt More Precious Than Gold* draws on the ancient and storied history of salt as a coveted currency and vital resource that once shaped civilizations and trade routes across the world. The work evokes the raw, crystalline beauty of this humble mineral, elevating it to an almost sacred status through Werner's signature exploration of natural materials. The piece invites viewers to reconsider the overlooked wonders of the natural world and the profound value humans have assigned to the earth's simplest gifts.