@ emilyduchschererkirkart . Sep 17

Microplastics and Phytoplankon, 2022-23.
In 2022, I realised there were environmental problems in production, use and disposal of the acrylic medium, and after researching microplastics and how they have spread throughout the natural world, including our bodies I decided to explore and experiment to create more experiential work. My environmental anxieties are at essence of my practice. I am an autistic individual who continuously worries about the future of humanity, as a mother these fears are emphasised.
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When I think about our individual impact on the world, every other person, and everything else living on it. I become overwhelmed. I think a lot of other people do .
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As a part of my Ba fine art degree, I created this work back in 2022, whilst completing a module exploring materiality. How to use the right materials to emphasis the meaning behind your work can be very powerful.
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My inspiration for this drawing was from a photographer David Liittschwager who created micro photographic images, to show microplastics amongst living organisms off the coast of Hawaii, whilst taking samples of the great Pacific garbage patch, whilst working with scientists in 2019.
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I drew this image from a section of his micro photography making the microscopic, large and visible. Creating this work on single use post consumer packaging that is reflective and plastic is to emphasis the effect and meaning behind this artwork and the enormous problems we face by creating tonnes of plastic waste everyday.
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“Plastic is an amazing material, but the idea of making something single use is preposterous.” – David Liittschwager, 2019.
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“We will not recycle our way out of the plastic pollution crisis: we need a systemic transformation to achieve the transition to a circular economy” – Inger Anderson, UNEnvironment Programme Executive Director, 2022.
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Find out more about microplastics: Https://www.unep.org/plastic-pollution
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Article that inspired this work: Https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment/2019/01/striking-photos-reveal-plastic-plankton-side-by-side

@ emilyduchschererkirkart . May 2

This week I am exploring ways of presenting my work for the end of year show in a few weeks time. My installation, research sources and 3D printed structures are here to view @atoldtannerystudiosyeovil 11:00 – 16:00 Friday – Sunday. #installationart #exhibtion #yeovil #artwork

@ emilyduchschererkirkart . Dec 2

#thought of the day, week, year. Well actually thought for the 21st century ✌️Make art not war, peace for all.
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@ emilyduchschererkirkart . Nov 28

What one thing would you change in your daily routine to make the world a better place for every other person on the planet?
#everydaymadewell #actionspeaklouderthanwords #peoplepower #everday #signsofinstagram #textileart #letschangetheworld #everdayactivism #everydayprotest #lawfulprotest #actionsspeaklouder #letsmakeart #createeveryday #makeadifference #bethechange #smallactionbigimpact #equalrightsforall #humanrightsforall #canimakeadifference #wecandothis #letsdothis #colourful #makeanimpact #createmakeshare #artcanchangetheworld #creatingart #makedontbreak #createchange #maketheworldabetterplace