Reflection

Reflection

My piece strives to show a peaceful alliance turn into a vengeful plight as man and nature fight for dominance. People have relied on the ocean for food and resources for millennia, but mankind has taken too much from the sea in recent years. Abusing the ocean by taking more and more of its resources has caused the ocean to resent man. People of the past attributed major natural catastrophe to a god's anger, and although modern-day technology reveals more logical explanations, I still believe in the balanced relationship between humankind and nature that must be respected. I’ve always loved drawing, but I started to take it more seriously when I learned that art can change people’s mindsets. I hope my artwork helps others see issues regarding sustainability and climate change in a more urgent light. I’ve decided to pursue a major in design to incorporate my passion for sustainability and art. There are so many issues that can be solved through good design like creating a product that is easily reused or separated by parts. This is already starting to happen for electronics with the help of designers who make disassembly quick and less costly, which allows for companies to shift to a cyclical product life cycle preventing new raw materials from being mined. This trend needs to continue as many daily products are not so easily recycled. My goal is to solve these design problems and lead consumerism to a more sustainable future.