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 © 2021 Jennifer Dickens

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Artist Statement.

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Lost at Sea is a photographic exploration of coastal waste resulting from consumption and industry. This series documents a range of plastics, from massive ghost nets to intricate toys. While the collection primarily took place in the Indian Ocean, it reflects my view that the world has only one global ocean. The interconnected nature of oceans means they lack boundaries or borders, being fluid and organic where currents displace matter. Plastic sea pollution is a global issue, not confined to any specific place or time.  

I have chosen to work with diverse visual outcomes, each symbolizing specific metaphors to highlight the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation. My impetus is to raise awareness about the pervasive nature of plastic consumption and its pollutant demise that infiltrates into our natural systems. By documenting ghost nets and plastics along the tide lines, I hope to evoke a sense of urgency and responsibility in audiences, encouraging them to reflect on their consumption habits and the broader implications their patterns of behaviour have on our planet.

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