In this project we were commissioned to turn DVD’s and their cases into an inspiring piece of art. The idea was to highlight the conversation around plastic and the oceans, in the form of the Universal logo.
We used every part of the DVD and its case. Interesting pieces of the case were used for eyes and fins, the mirror shine of the disc was used to replicate the shiny scales which in turn look like the galaxy sky.
In the final piece you can see a galaxy of fish swirling around our planet which sits in the center. The fish look magical and ghostly and hopefully remind the viewer of the effect of plastic on marine life. While the shiny planet looks like city lights which both twinkle beautifully, and remind us of the light pollution we create.
This work has made us reflect on where art sits in the ecological debate and how we can use art as a platform for change. Here at Art4Space we use art to impact social change, but can we also reflect on ecology, and open conversation and debate around human impact on the planet?
How does using plastic and waste products as art materials effect change? Could it help us consider ways in which we consume and how much we waste?
