PLASTIC-PLASTIC-PLASTIC (2020)

The ocean pollution from plastic waste is serious. Not only visible garbage, but invisible micro-plastic is impacting both the ocean's creatures and the environment. My concern about the ocean environment is the starting point of this project. This recycled plastic collection emphasizes cognitive dissonance between nature and plastic, which evokes more meaning when it becomes jewelry communicating with the human body. When the plastic meets the ocean, it’s pollution,and in my works, the meeting of plastic and sea creatures (pearls, abalones) is a creative way of conveying the seriousness of pollution.

Responsible Aspects

For planet Earth, recycling is very important. The plastic waste has a great negative impact on the environment. Recycling reduces pollution caused by waste. In addition, recycling has a positive impact on water and air. Using plastic waste as the main ornament in my surrounding places, such as my school, room, and friends' houses gives numerous possibilities and directions to how we should start acting responsibly towards nature. My process of forming plastic, setting pearls, and electric forming represents the creativity of how I mimic the contemporary problems in our ocean and thereby raises awareness.