Herd took inspiration from the same Lawrence–Algeria connection after learning that Team Algeria was making Lawrence its World Cup base camp. He and his crew built a large installation on the University of Kansas campus grass using locally found materials, shaded mulch, and layered sand to shape the design. The plan evolved after they learned it likely wouldn’t be appropriate to stand on the flag ceremonially, so the celebration was adapted to include a human border around the perimeter.
During the Algeria Comes Alive in Lawrence event, community members formed the boundary as a drone captured aerial shots, then shifted into drumming, chanting, and dancing to DJ music. Herd said the message is simple: artists and neighbors coming together to welcome visitors is the kind of community-building that can resonate far beyond Lawrence.