Description
Our relationship with plastic is coming to a head. “Inquire Within” symbolizes the thoughtless ways in which we consume. The fallacy of our plastic recycling system has been revealed, now humanity must come to terms with the detriment of our culture of convenience. Plastic culture is a blade that has severed our ties to the earth, and its ubiquitous presence in our lives is apparent to all.
The sculpture consists of a steel frame, skinned with reclaimed 55 gallon barrel plastics (a macro single use item), representing how disembodied we have been through modern development and the creation of the plastic problem. It illustrates how both our bodies and behaviors have been besieged. In the head, there is a hole where the brain should be, further punctuating the mindlessness of this problem. However, the hole is filled with natural materials and the surrounding landscape, reminding us that nature will teach us how to solve the problem if we quiet our minds enough and listen.
This piece was commissioned by the City of Laguna Beach and was shown in front of City Hall from August- November of last year.
Currently available for purchase or rental.
Partners
Building 180, RBHU Engineering, City of Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach Arts Comission
