Trashy is a substantial work that examines the relationship between society and waste. The piece, delves into the unclear boundaries between consumption and creation, with the aim of promoting dialogue about societal change and reevaluating our connection to waste. It seeks to challenge preconceived notions about the role of waste in art, encourage sustainable practices, and inspire a reconsideration of our throwaway culture. Above all, the work aims to foster a deeper bond between humans and the environment.
The materials used in Trashy are entirely scavenged and recycled, including plastic drop sheets, plastic shopping bags, black garbage bags, fruit nets, delivery bags, aluminum cans, egg boxes, plastic juice bottles, paper and plastic food containers, and polystyrene scraps. The layered surface in Trashy symbolises the unstable nature of human society and how our throwaway culture is in direct opposition to an environmentally sound future.
The layers signify the accumulation of waste as society discards items quickly, highlighting the instability and impermanence of our current consumption patterns. This represents the transience of our choices and actions, particularly in the context of waste. This final piece emerged from my exploration of waste and society, and whether we recycle to free ourselves from the shackles of material possessions and our basic human functions. The work appears chaotic, much like humanity, and critiques society for its irresponsible treatment of the environment with no regard for the future.
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