We're thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our sculptures, "Beyond the Plastic Tide"! This piece, a weathered hermit crab with a surprising home, has been on quite a journey, and we wanted to share the story behind it with you.
Last year, when the Englewood Art Center at Ringling College announced a call for artists with the theme "Recycle, Repurpose, Reused," it immediately sparked my imagination. I knew I wanted to create a piece that spoke to our impact on the environment, using the very materials that often contribute to the problem: found objects. And so, "Beyond the Plastic Tide" was born.
You might recognize this little critter if you visited the Englewood Art Center recently! Now, I'm excited to announce that "Beyond the Plastic Tide" has been submitted to the Art Center Sarasota's next call for artists, for their upcoming exhibition: "Epoch of Change: Footprints of Humanity"! I'm incredibly honored to be considered for this exhibition and to continue sharing this piece's message.
A Repurposed Story in Every Detail:
"Beyond the Plastic Tide" is a sculpture built on juxtapositions, designed to make you think. The base is a beautiful, weathered ocean stone, a natural treasure directly from our local Manasota shores in the Gulf of Mexico. But the hermit crab's shell? That's where the story takes a turn. It's a discarded prescription bottle, a piece of everyday human waste that becomes a poignant symbol of our environmental footprint on wildlife.
And the crab itself? It's crafted entirely from ethically sourced animal bones, a signature of Bone Boutique artistry. Look closely, and you'll see:
Legs formed from delicate turtle and raccoon phalanges. Antennae crafted from slender garfish ribs. Unexpected details added with repurposed rat bones and iguana mandibles.
Creating "Beyond the Plastic Tide" was a deeply meaningful process. Each bone felt imbued with its own history, and transforming these discarded elements into a new creature felt like a tribute to nature's incredible ability to adapt and regenerate. Yet, the repurposed medicine bottle remains a stark reminder. It prompts us to consider:
What can we do to lessen our impact on our precious environment? How can we embrace responsible resource management in our daily lives? Where can we find new life and purpose for materials we often discard?
"Beyond the Plastic Tide" is more than just a sculpture; it's an invitation to reflection and conversation. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this piece. What does it evoke for you? And for all you fellow artists out there – what inspiring ways have you found to create with repurposed materials? Share your thoughts and creations in the comments below!
Stay tuned for updates on "Beyond the Plastic Tide" and its journey to Art Center Sarasota!
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