Reflection

Through this piece, I wanted to demonstrate the confined feeling that both the human species and life within the ocean would feel. The hands are symbolically displaying the prisoners’ emotions of being jailed and trapped, and the background adds on to this message. The fish are not yet infected, being shown with vibrant colors, while on the other hand, they are connected to the human rib cage. This shows that pollution is not just an easy conflict we could just pass by and that it could have horrendous effects. As trash infects and influences organisms in the ocean, we are being affected at the same time through the things we eat; just like a cycle, eventually polluting us. I wanted to spread awareness through this artwork and inform people that individuals can contribute to this matter by even a small action in their daily lifestyle.