Artist Statement
For this project, I use floss and Q-tips. These are items that we use every day, yet people do not think they make a significant impact. The theme, It’s a Plastic World, relates to me as I like to look at things from a different perspective and through different colours while addressing the social problems within. I believe that as a community, we can work together to make the world a safe and clean environment for everyone. Every day we waste plastic and don’t think about it. I was inspired by Alejandro Durán’s work with his image of the toothbrushes lined in the ground. I like the perspective he has on the environment and how his work shows that small things can impact the world. When people see my work, I want them to leave with the message that we can all make a difference a little bit at a time.
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