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The Detrimental Impacts Pollution has on the Environment Abbey S

Emma Floreani’ s: ‘ Mossy

The focal point for our wearable art project is pollution. This is because pollution has become increasingly relevant to today’s society as it affects both people and the environment. By demonstrating this current issue through our garment we hope to raise awareness of the negative affects it causes. Kosuke Tsumura’s ‘Final Home’ and Emma Floreani’s ‘Mossy Point’ wearable art has been of influence to our design due to their portrayal of similar messages and use of recycled materials.

Emma Floreani’s ‘Mossy Point’ project further impacted our decision to make a flowing skirt with mesh to replicate how these items are often seen in the ocean. Therefore, by incorporating recycled materials (i.e. plastic, newspaper, mesh etc.) it will communicate to the viewer how these commonly used items can be upcycled and have a further meaning.

However, while experimenting it was noted that super glue will be an ineffective way to attach the items as it will melt the plastic. Therefore, the best method would be to use clear duck tape.

Kosuke Tsumura’ s: ‘ Final

Statement of Intent

Original Design Idea

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Through the use of common waste items such as plastic and newspaper, this wearable art piece aims to visually demonstrate the affect pollution has on the environment as well as influencing the viewer that upcycling these everyday items can have a major impact on reducing climate change.

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The literal meaning of this work is a skirt composed of plastic with various waste items attached. In comparison to the non-literal meaning depicting the negative effects pollution has on the environment, specifically the ocean.

To help convey this unconventional meaning a range of visual design elements and principles were employed; these include texture, space, colour, and form. Texture is displayed within this garment, due to the harsh edges of each individual piece of rubbish contrasting with the otherwise smooth plastic base of the skirt. To create the illusion of rubbish floating within the ocean space has been employed. This can be seen through the intentional use of plastic replicating the ocean and also various waste items attached to the plastic to further demonstrate what pollution in the ocean looks like.

Additionally, colour is demonstrated through the use of white plastic contrasting with the dull coloured rubbish items. Furthermore, form is demonstrated as the wearable art garment evidently takes the form of an ocean.

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Therefore, the use of materials convey the message of pollution through the use of plastic and newspaper. Through the physical form of the plastic skirt it reflects the ocean whilst adding waste materials such as newspaper further demonstrates how these items are seen within the ocean.

Research Page

Developmental Slide

Artist’s of Influence Both Kosuke Tsumura ‘Final Home’ and Emma Floreani ‘Mossy Point’ has been of significant influence to the design and form of our wearable art piece.

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Emma Floreani evidently utilises space and form in her artwork ‘Mossy Point’ as she constructs a flowing dress made of mesh and recycled materials to replicate how these commonly used items pollute the oceans as well as ensuring the viewer is aware of their actions and how this ultimately affects the environment. Due to this it was decided to produce a garment similar to the artwork, ‘Mossy Point’ as it is the most appealing to the eye and will also enhance the viewer’s perception of pollution.

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Additionally, Kosuke Tsumura portrays similar themes and messages within in his work ‘Final Home’, as he intentionally employs a range of waste materials such as newspaper within a jacket to indicate the negative affects of pollution. Through this he demonstrates how these waste items can always be upcycled and used for other purposes.

This influenced the non-literal meaning of our wearable art piece as it indicates that rubbish can always be upcycled and used for different purposes.

Materials – Newspaper, Magazines, Plastic

Kosuke Tsumura’ s: ‘ Final

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Emma Floreani’ s: ‘ Mossy

Materials – Mesh, Food Packaging, Plastic

Artist Research Page

Experiments •

During the experimental stage it was noted that using hot glue to attach the rubbish to the garment weighed down and also melted the plastic on the skirt. Therefore, it was decided to use duck-tape as it is strong, light weight and versatile.

Clear Tape

Material Examples

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To portray pollution in our wearable art piece it was decided upon to create a garment to reflect rubbish within the ocean, conjoined of various waste materials such as newspaper and plastic. By using plastic to create the skirt it replicates and takes the physical form of the ocean and when worn mimics the flowing movement. This design idea was influenced by Emma Floreani’s work ‘Mossy Point’. This is because her work, composed of recycle materials was effective by appealing to audiences as it demonstrates how an individual’s actions have a great impact on the environment. Clear tape was used to attach the waste materials to the plastic skirt, adding texture as the rough-edged waste items contrast the smooth plastic surface.

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Overall, these techniques replicate the form of the ocean to be easily recognized by audiences, whilst the materials further demonstrate the literal and non-literal meaning influenced by Kosuke Tsumura.

Final Piece Images

Front View

Final Piece

Back View

Statement of Resolution •

This wearable art piece intentionally utilizes the visual design elements and principles as well as a range of waste materials to convey the theme of pollution and the significant detrimental impacts on the environment. The form of the skirt was created out of plastic to replicate and reflect the ocean.

To further demonstrate pollution in the ocean the waste materials were attached with clear tape, creating texture between the smooth surface of the plastic skirt and the harsh edges of the rubbish. This use of materials as well as the elements and principles of design conveys the literal and nonliteral meaning of the artwork. By doing so the audiences will be able to easily recognize their impact on pollution and how rubbish can be upcycled and used for other purposes.