Plastic Network Installation

The work is a part of "The Lost Planet" series dedicated to the environmental problems and climate change issues. Globally, more than 2.1bn metric tons of municipal waste are generated each year. Only 16% of that waste is recycled. A Guardian investigation made in 2019 has found that hundreds of thousands of tons of US plastic are being shipped every year to poorly regulated developing countries around the globe for the dirty, labor-intensive process of recycling. Last year, the equivalent of 68,000 shipping containers of American plastic recycling were exported from the US to developing countries that mismanage more than 70% of their own plastic waste. Among them are Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Ghana, Senegal, Ecuador and Turkey. China closed it doors for American waste but still generate 27% of total municipal solid waste. Natalia Kapchuk tries to unravel the garbage web led by the United States and trapped other countries, people and entire ecosystems in its networks. The artist shapes the continents from a special material for a 3D printer with the effect of filaments. A transparent base allows viewers to see the contents of the ocean: wrappers, plastic tubes for cosmetics, disposable tableware, straws for cocktails, etc. The artist collected part of the garbage in the Mediterranean Sea during her environmental campaign. The work presented in limited edition of 1 piece.

Installation:Plastic on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:39.4 W x 39.4 H x 2 D in

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