Over consumption art

My A-level 15 hours ART final piece based on my explorations of the plastic crisis on our planet. It includes painted studies, embroided plastics, newspaper articles and rubbish representing a consequence of single use plastic and consumerism. By Courtney T

TILL RABUS' SURREALIST SENSUALISM

Art about the overconsumption of fashion.

Child labour, fashion landfill, ethical fashion, collage, photoshop

"Pop culture, populist views and trends, mass marketing in western societies appeals to the "herd instinct", the Status Quo, the bourgeois and those who feel they need to fit in with the latest trend, fashion and widget of societal norm. Those who do not "fit in" tend to be viewed as "outsiders" and are prone to being labeled as outcasts." Colin Wilson‎ - Hehe, although we outsiders don't fit in to mainstream middle class society we have a unique perspective of society and as such are above…

Artist Christine Rose Curry In an effort to bring awareness to plastic waste in our oceans she makes art from plastic waste. What can we do to make a change?Spread awareness, be mindful of plastic consumption, demand more plastic be made biodegradable—buying only plastic items that are. Be creative about making a change!

Photographer Gregg Segal is fascinated by the trash we make. In his artist statement about this ongoing project, he explains, "'Seven Days of Garbage' is a series of portraits of friends, neighbors and other acquaintances with the garbage they accumulate in the course of a week. Subjects are photographed surrounded by their trash in a setting that is part nest, part archeological record. We’ve made our bed and in it we lie.” “Of course, there were some people who edited their stuff. I said…

Djuno Tomsni

Amir Noor #consumerism

The big apparel brands are responsible for improving the lot of all the workers who toil for their bottom line.

My A-level 15 hours ART final piece based on my explorations of the plastic crisis on our planet. It includes painted studies, embroided plastics, newspaper articles and rubbish representing a consequence of single use plastic and consumerism. By Courtney T

Love these simple recommendations from @thenewfashioninitiative as to what consumers can do to combat waste and over-consumption: 1️⃣Look…