As an artist I communicate the struggle of opposing forces of
environment and technology. Urban sprawl
and the subsequent eradication of ecosystems, is a consequence of the rise of
urban centers, over population and the constant drain of natural resources. In
today’s modern world, there is a growing friction between the man-made world
and the natural world. Even with advancements in technology that aim
to preserve the environment, the pollution and destruction that technology and
industry has created cannot bring back the pureness in nature that we once had.
My video project focuses on the pollution of water, a
necessity for all life forms. With
contamination levels rising and the world’s supply of freshwater diminishing,
this is a disturbing and imperative issue our society faces. I represent this through the use of clashing
colors and sound. The change from calm ocean waves, cool blue tones and
beautiful water landscapes to an unnerving clash of white noise, rampant city
sounds, and sharp bangs combined with toxic hues of green and brown emphasize
the severity of the issue our community faces.
My intention is to stir up unsettling emotions in the viewer and prompt
dialogue around the issue my work brings to the forefront of the viewer’s mind.
