Exploring the Interplay of Public Art and Plastic Waste: A Journey of Community Engagement and Transformation
Welcome to my doctoral research website, which investigates the relationship between public art practices and plastic waste in urban environments and explores the intersection of art, sustainability, and community engagement.
Participants in the Flock Project ‘Upcycling through Art’ workshop, proudly holding up their ‘ solar lantern birds’ next to the installation of Flock at the at the Brisbane Power House
Flight Centre Project
Flight Centre Project: Transforming Plastic Waste into Art
Taking a break to snap Studio Assistant Renee Poli working with the plastic collected from the Flight Centre
This project focused on engaging with an international corporation in a recycling campaign that resulted in a studio residency, unique artworks, and a curated exhibition.
The Eco Morphis exhibition opening at the Flight Centre
The Green Gown video was created for the Green Gown awards ceremony.
The Butterfly Effect Project:
The Wings at The Queen st Mall Vitrines
The Butterfly Effect: Inspiring Change through Art and Environmental Awareness
This installation aimed to elicit a connection between the public and the environmental themes it presents. Through innovative techniques and interactive elements, this project invited the viewer to contemplate plastic waste's impact and discover art's transformative power in revaluing waste plastics.
Flock Project:
Flock Project: Uniting Communities to Tackle Plastic Waste
The Flock project was a collaborative public art installation with Annique Goldenberg. It explored the interconnectedness of plastic waste migration, environmental repercussions, and sustainability practices in the Moreton Bay area. It aimed to use the art process to rework plastic waste and create an interactive installation that inspired environmental stewardship."
Installation of the Flock Project at Manly Beach
Project development
The Manly Beach Installation
Birds in Flight
The Sandgate Installation
The Nudgee beach Installation
A very big thank you to my co-collaborator- Annique Goldenberg, Photo documenters - Tim Bond and Abraham Garcia Jnr, our fabricator- Gary Hemmant, and all the incredible Flock volunteers