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Cyanotypes at

Just Toledo

New Cyanotype work displayed at Just Toledo,

909 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, OH

Reception: November 22, 2024 6-8pm

Prints for sale November 3, 2024 - January 19, 2025

My aesthetic in this work is shaped by visually striking plastic bag designs gathered from across the United States. I focus particularly on the instructional elements of “thank you” bags and how these messages often serve merely as a superficial cover-up, masking their true function as instruments of consumerism rather than genuinely guiding or influencing behavior. By employing the cyanotype process, I transform these bags into analytical x-ray-like images, highlighting their enduring impact. 

 
 

 My art explores the relationship between humans and the environment, particularly the impact that humans have on the planet through the use of plastics. I am fascinated by the concept of the Anthropocene, a term used to describe the current geological era in which human activity is the dominant influence on the environment.

Through my work, I aim to raise awareness of the damage caused by the overuse of plastic and the need for sustainable solutions. By using discarded plastic objects in my work, I hope to draw attention to the amount of waste that is generated and its lasting impact on the environment.

Using lens based media, my aesthetic is influenced by visually pleasing plastic designs and I use color concept, transparency, layers, and light to create an experience of playful curiosity and mischievous allure. In my practice, I employ a range of tactics from sinister to humorous, artificial to authentic, and repulsion to seduction. My art serves as a reflection of our society’s values and priorities. We live in a world where convenience often takes precedence over sustainability, and my work challenges viewers to question their own habits and their role in shaping the future of the planet.

Ultimately, my goal as an artist is to inspire action towards a more sustainable future, one where we can coexist with the environment in a healthy and balanced way.