CURRENT DAMAGE

5 ECOLOGICAL AIMS

  1. To create an installation that raises awareness of the negative impacts plastics have on underwater ecosystems

  2. To create a tactile representation of ocean tide movements that move to lower and higher levels using audience interaction

  3. To integrate naturally sourced materials that are readily recyclable and able to be repurposed, ensuring that the structural design aligns seamlessly with circular design principles

  4. To imitate the movement of ocean currents to portray the natural forms and functions.

  5. To exhibit the negative implications of plastic pollution and shift audiences' attention to the mass scale of its encroachment in the oceans

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Current Damage is an immersive installation inspired by the Antarctic circumpolar current highlighting the impact of plastic waste on ocean ecosystems. It is a display that draws attention to the intrusion of pollution into the ocean currents and generates an immersive experience that offers a fresh perspective on hidden underwater damage.

This is reflected in the maze-like journey embarked on by visitors as they walk amongst an oobleck floor, stimulating the feeling of walking on water whilst submerged amid layers of plastic. To ensure that the installation is disposed of and composted responsibly at the conclusion of the exhibition, sustainably sourced materials and experimental bioplastics have been utilised.

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