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Chasing Storms expands on my ongoing exploration of plastic waste, building upon my series My Plastic Life. This work examines the connection between rising temperatures, extreme weather, and the role of plastic in exacerbating climate change.
The series began by finding large sheets of discarded plastic painter’s drop cloths in the recycling bin. Though technically recyclable, thin plastics require extra processing and often never reach a facility, instead clogging recycling systems and breaking down into microplastics. Another commonly overlooked plastic waste is the tape left on cardboard boxes. In this series, I repurpose this tape to represent land, arranging it on black-and-white darkroom paper and exposing it to sunlight. This camera-less photography technique records the plastic’s interaction with the sun, visually demonstrating its presence and impact.
This work is a meditation on cause and effect. While plastic remains my central focus, it symbolizes the broader consequences of human actions—how our dependence on convenience and disposables is reshaping the planet.
The series began by finding large sheets of discarded plastic painter’s drop cloths in the recycling bin. Though technically recyclable, thin plastics require extra processing and often never reach a facility, instead clogging recycling systems and breaking down into microplastics. Another commonly overlooked plastic waste is the tape left on cardboard boxes. In this series, I repurpose this tape to represent land, arranging it on black-and-white darkroom paper and exposing it to sunlight. This camera-less photography technique records the plastic’s interaction with the sun, visually demonstrating its presence and impact.
This work is a meditation on cause and effect. While plastic remains my central focus, it symbolizes the broader consequences of human actions—how our dependence on convenience and disposables is reshaping the planet.