London-based design firm Studio Swine is creating stunning ecological sculptures as part of its new oceanic project 'Gyrecraft.'
Designers Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves, who each sailed approximately 1,000 miles along some of the world's most heavily polluted areas, set out to collect tiny plastic sea debris that plagues the world's oceans. Using a custom-built and solar-powered machine -- nicknamed the 'Solar Extruder' -- they each melted polluted bits of collected sea plastic to create striking art sculptures. The pieces pay tribute to the rare practice of coastal and island-based art culture.
Drawing attention to society's impact on our ecological surroundings, this ocean art project pays tribute to those that call the sea home, and does so in a gracefully understated and refined manner.
Plastic Ocean Art
The Gyrecraft Art Project Uses Discarded Plastic to Make Handcrafted Sculptures
Trend Themes
1. Ecological Art - Creating sculptures using recycled materials to draw attention to environmental issues.
2. Plastic Pollution - Addressing the growing problem of plastic waste in the world's oceans through artistic expression.
3. Sustainable Design - Using solar-powered technology and recycled materials to create innovative and visually striking artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Exploring new ways of creating art that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
2. Recycling and Waste Management - Developing technologies and solutions to reduce plastic pollution and promote the recycling of ocean plastics.
3. Tourism and Coastal Communities - Incorporating art installations and cultural projects to boost environmental tourism and support coastal communities.