Much of Zurkow's recent work is informed by both a sense of impending environmental catastrophe and a variety of art historical sources. This includes the series "Crossing the Waters" (2006–2009), a collection of digital animations inspired by the threat of climate change. The same concerns can be seen in the more recent series "Friends and Enemies" (2011-ongoing), which includes animations, prints (both digital and letterpress), and performances. One work in the "Friends and Enemies" series is Mesocosm (Northumberland, UK) (2011), a 146-hour, black-and-white looping animation set in the titular location.
