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A look inside the interactive art exhibit stimulates all of your senses.
The Life in Plastic art exhibition opened last March 22 at Talyer 15, Henry Hotel Manila. A day dedicated to awareness, conservation, and sustainability, the exhibit was complemented by a panel of environmental advocates who discussed alternative zero-waste solutions, how we can do our part, and what the future looks like.
Plastic food items, bubble-wrapped sea creatures, and synthetic beauty products. These artworks tell a harrowing story of the destructive nature of plastic.
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Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner, Greenpeace Philippines
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Life in Plastic aims to open its viewers' eyes to the alarming social realities. While plastics were once reliable products, bringing about unparalleled convenience, they have also been the main contributor to toxic pollution.
"Plastic has become so ubiquitous that most of its impacts escape the naked eye. Microplastics are in the food that we eat, the clothes we wear, and even in the air we breathe. It's everywhere." Marian Ledesma, Greenpeace Philippines campaigner, shares.
Though the exhibit was meant to reveal the shocking impact of plastic on the environment, it also serves as a call to action. Individual action, while essential, no longer seems to be enough. Greenpeace Philippines demands a plastic-free future through accountability. Governments like the San Juan LGU already have projects like refilling stations at sari-sari stores to prevent single-use plastic.
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Above Photographs of a plastic-filled ocean
Above Plastic straws integrated into clothing
Photographs of a plastic-filled ocean
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Above Plastic artwork
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Plastic artwork
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In a mesmerising yet haunting show that leverages all of our senses, we were introduced to what a dystopian world looks like if we don't take action. Up-and-coming student artists from the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines shared their visions and voices through their powerful artworks showing the idea of "We're already in a dystopic world. It's just not this extreme yet."
Above An artistic rendition of plastic in the ocean
An artistic rendition of plastic in the ocean
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The exhibition also coincided with the celebration of World Water Day, highlighting the presence of microplastics in drinking water and marine life, intensifying the global water crisis.
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Credits
Photography: Jilson Tiu/Greenpeace
About
Gabriel found his passion for writing through poetry in high school. He sharpened his skills at Ateneo de Manila University and hopes to write a play worthy of Broadway one day. A self-proclaimed geek, he loves to spend his free time playing video games and board games. When he's not clicking heads on Valorant or roleplaying as a barbarian in Dungeons and Dragons, you can find him exploring art galleries or watching stage plays.
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A creative writer who writes about anything and everything, Gabriel loves to dive deep into the arts and culture scene—as well as going on long road trips for travel pieces.
You can reach him on Instagram at @gbohol for any leads, casual conversations or game invites.
