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Materia Ajena
Part of my ongoing research on marine conservation in Costa Rica, this series explores the relationship between plastic pollution and marine life. Using discarded plastic bags as a surface for hand embroidery, I place representations of fish directly onto the material that threatens their survival. As plastic waste enters the ocean, it gradually breaks down into microplastics that can be ingested by fish and other marine organisms, becoming part of the food web. By bringing these materials and animals together, the work reflects on the lasting presence of human consumption in marine ecosystems and the often invisible consequences of pollution beneath the surface.
Embroidery:
Camila Capmany
Embroidery on recycled plastic bags
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