Plasticwork
Re-thinking plastic waste for the King’s Coronation
2023 – A year marked by an event that will notably generate lots of waste: the Coronation year of King Charles III.
Time and energy embedded in materials are valuable resources that are wasted when plastic is thrown away. I am adding value to these materials, focusing on intricate embroidery techniques and the design of symbolic artefacts to transform discarded plastic bottles and packaging.
Challenging our current vision of luxury, plastic waste is elevated to the realms of tradition, prestige, and continuity. The emphasis here sits on how we choose to value the material, rather than how material taxonomy chooses us. These bespoke status symbols are a reflection of our time now, and can be seen as an access point to unpacking the conversation about rethinking what we do.
Tamsin Lines
tamsinlines2@gmail.com
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