I feel gratified that I've been able to turn my current interest into a vehicle that facilitates a connection between and among so many people. To me, the best part about my solo exhibition Remixed: A Kaleidoscope of Plastic (on view through September 7, 2018) has been the opportunity to have conversations with people about my art - why I do it and what I hope to achieve.
Here are just a few of the comments people have shared with me:
"I'm from South America. Here in the states, we think of plastic bags as trash. In South America, the women covet them. They think of them as gold. They collect every single plastic bag they can find, saving them until they have enough to weave market baskets and containers."
"Wonderful! You have combined art with activism! You are an artivist!"
"Some time ago, mom gave me a bag that was made entirely out of plastic bags from the 1970's. I don't know where it is now, but I'm gonna go home and find it!"
"I recycle plastic, too. I make mats for the homeless out of plastic bags."
"Pretty and clever, with an important message."
"So inspirational and such a timely message."
"You have brought a very considered awareness to the plastic issue."
And perhaps my favorite comment:
"I've never seen anything like this!!! Can I take some pictures?!"
Ultimately, bringing greater awareness to the plastic problem is half the battle. The more we pay attention to it, the likelier we are to take action to do something about it.
Check back soon for more photos of opening night!
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