Reflection

My piece of art "Pool Day Everyday" was created with the idea that our oceans are rising faster than ever, yet the majority of us are living without care. Part of my art was inspired by the statue of liberty. The statue signifies freedom and the right to live in our world. How free will we be when the ocean takes all? The eyes never lie, which is why the eyes of my character, "Plastic Head" are crossed out. Even though it puts on a smile, the eyes reveal that it is aware of the issue, but will rather live in denial. Truth is, many of us are "Plastic Heads". For this piece, I've combined many detailed parts together to create a unified work. Upon closer inspection, A viewer might notice the Spongebob pineapple house, or Patrick star, while someone with more knowledge in the arts will notice the inclusion of Andy Warhol's "Campbell soup". A sense of familiarity is given to the viewer and makes them feel more connected to the issue. The elements were either drawn with pencil crayon, which gives a sense of realism, or marker, or digitally altered (only the turtle is photoshopped). The left garbage pile consists of many endangered marine animals that I created from physical pieces of trash that include the manta ray, vaquita, and seahorse. How can we be part of the solution? Like my art, I believe that the small details that I do every day will have a big impact in total. Actions like avoiding single-use plastics, using reusable bags when shopping, and watching my carbon footprint, are things that I can do in an effort to help solve the problem of rising sea levels. I hope my art can give others the urge to stop being "Plastic Heads."