Filled Up, Stella Obedi, 2020
Normally, the work that I make is less direct and has hidden meanings. This project has been a different experience compared to how I usually work. When making this piece I decided to make the issue at hand the main focus.
My fear of the effects of plastic on our planet is expressed through this work. I chose tampons because they produce a lot of plastic waste. There are thousands of applicators in bodies of water, which can harm marine life. It concerns me that very few of us are aware of the effect the use of these sanitary menstruation products has. In this piece I took tampons, wrappers, and plastic; then placed them in a fish tank, they represent the fish in the water. What I would like the viewer to think about is this: “ Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act non-virtuously, suffering results.” (Sakyong Mipham.) How can you reduce your waste or usage of plastic in your life?