Possible Plastic Art pieces for Reversing Trajectories

Option A: Installation of bound orbs

I created this installation in early 2023 for a show at the University of New England. It was designed as a site-specific installation for a unique balcony space in the gallery, but it has a flexible construction that allows for many different iterations. I’ve attached a few pics of it in different shapes to give you an idea of its potential.

Used materials include: reused plastic bags (as membranes to hold orb contents), reused packing peanuts (bulk filling material of the orbs), plastic mesh bags reclaimed from Maine fisherman, assorted acrylic textiles/fabrics/yarn, monofilament, and miscellaneous plastic waste. (There might be a few random things interspersed in there, but it’s more or less 100% waste plastic. Even the monofilament is reclaimed - it’s a byproduct of some of my other studio projects).

Option B: Bug sculptures

In 2022 I had solo show called “Life Hack” where I presented a series of imagined insect specimens. They’re made predominantly from community sourced electronic waste, specifically computer mice. They also contain a variety of other non-plastic parts, like metal pieces from eye glasses, and other metallic e-waste. They’re also framed in thin plywood shadow boxes.

They’re not 100% waste plastic, but the project’s core aesthetic draws attention to plastic electronic waste generated by our tech-focused society. It also posits (fantastically) how nature might respond to the environmental conditions of the Anthropocene (and post-anthropocene).

They’re fun pieces, so I figured I’d throw the option out there.

They measure about 9” x 11”

Option C: Thermoformed plastic Greenhouse

I created this plastic greenhouse in 2021 entirely from post-consumer plastic food packaging that I collected from a nearby rural transfer station in Maine.

It’s similar to the much larger “Blister Pact” installation that I made in 2015.

The greenhouse membrane is made from plastic packaging, and is stitched together with striped ethernet cords. The greenhouse frame is made from reclaimed metal tubing.

This piece would need to be transported in pieces and assembled on-site (which take about 2-3 hrs)

Option D: Framed thermoformed plastic paintings

These two pieces were made around 2016-2017. They're about 50 inches wide x 14” tall (I can send exact dims if you need).

They packages were painted with oil marker and spray paint, then stitched together and fit with a custom wood frame.

Option E: LED-lit computer monitor piece

This piece is made with an old computer monitor, which was gutted and then retrofit with an internal LED light and various layers of plexiglass, metal mesh screen, and plastic coated wire. It’s meant to resemble the retro video game “Snake”.

It’s not 100% plastic, so not sure if it checks the right box for your show. But I like the piece and thought I should include it to give you more options to consider.