“School of Visual Arts (SVA) presents ‘Plasticulture: The Rise of Sustainable Practices with Polymers,’ an exhibition of works by 15 artists from Project Vortex, an artist collective innovating with plastic debris, and curated by founding artist Aurora Robson. By combining artistic expression with scientific exploration, ‘Plasticulture’ aspires to encourage individuals and communities to embrace more sustainable practices and play a part in fostering a healthier planet. The exhibition is on view Saturday, October 26, through Saturday, December 7, at the SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 W 26th St, 15th floor, New York City.
Operating at the intersection of art and science, the 45 works in ‘Plasticulture’ inspire a rethinking and reinvention of plastic debris. Plastic is designed with ‘archival integrity,’ so it makes an excellent medium for a vast number of creative applications. Through a variety of practices including sculpture and photography, these artists emphasize the significant environmental repercussions of plastic use and pollution, aiming to increase global awareness, consciousness and action.” — School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Installation views of “Plasticulture: The Rise of Sustainable Practices with Polymers” at School of Visual Arts (SVA), Chelsea Gallery, through December 7, 2024. Courtesy School of Visual Arts.
“This exhibition highlights a variety of methods in which artists are using their visionary skills to envision and create a more sustainable future. Artists can embrace the archival integrity of plastic debris in a way that it becomes an asset rather than a problem,” says Robson.
Additional exhibiting artists from project Vortex include Tom Deininger, Ellen Driscoll, Natalya Khorover, Niki Lederer, Pam Longobardi, Kristyna and Marek Milde, Portia Munson, Studio KCA, Ian Trask, Tyrome Tripoli and Benjamin Von Wong.
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