Search

Thriving Habitats by Stéphanie Kilgast Emerge from Plastic Bottles and Recycled Objects

27 Oct, 2024

This post was originally published on Colossal

From crunched, single-use containers to thrifted boxes and repurposed clocks, Stéphanie Kilgast (previously) devises unique habitats for a wide range of creatures. Fungi takes root along the sides of a green bottle as a beetle crawls over the cap in “Weevil Wander,” for example, and a violet owl alights on the top of a pair of binoculars.

Kilgast’s solo exhibition, LUSCIOUS LEGACY at Arch Enemy Arts, continues the artist’s interest in highlighting the human impact on the environment and the increasingly grim consequences of the climate crisis. Rather than focusing on the darker reality, she adopts an optimistic view of nature’s resilience.

“Weevil Wander” (2024), mixed media on plastic bottle, 6 x 5 x 7.75 inches

“My work touches very contrasting emotions: the joy of color and natural beauty but also the sadness and despair of where we are headed,” Kilgast says. She hopes to aid us in questioning mass consumerism and its resulting trash, which continues to threaten delicate ecosystems worldwide, and adds, “The world is beautiful. It is worth fighting for.”

LUSCIOUS LEGACY runs through October 27 in Philadelphia. Find more on the artist’s website and Instagram.

“Chi Va Piano” (2024), mixed media on reclaimed clock, 6 x 3 x 4.25 inches
Detail of “Chi Va Piano”
“Stare (Eurasian Eagle Owl)” (2024), mixed media on reclaimed binoculars, 3.5 x 5 x 9.75 inches
Detail of “Weevil Wanderer”
“Glacier” (2024), mixed media on plastic bottle, 4 x 4.25 x 8.75 inches
“Bloom” (2024), mixed media on plastic bottle, 6.75 x 7.75 x 9.75 inches
“Luscious Legacy” (2024), mixed media on milk carton, 7.75 x 3 x 8.75 inches

Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Thriving Habitats by Stéphanie Kilgast Emerge from Plastic Bottles and Recycled Objects appeared first on Colossal.

Pass over the stars to rate this post. Your opinion is always welcome.
[Total: 0 Average: 0]

You may also like…

“From trash to treasure”: Scientists unveil shocking new use for the world’s leftover coffee grounds that could change everything

“From trash to treasure”: Scientists unveil shocking new use for the world’s leftover coffee grounds that could change everything

IN A NUTSHELL ☕ Researchers in Australia discovered a method to enhance concrete strength by incorporating charred coffee grounds. 🌍 This innovative approach addresses the global issue of disposing billions of kilograms of coffee waste annually. 🏗️ The process involves pyrolyzing coffee grounds to create biochar, which strengthens concrete by up to 30 percent. 🔄 […]
The post “From trash to treasure”: Scientists unveil shocking new use for the world’s leftover coffee grounds that could change everything appeared first on Sustainability Times.

New EV Solar Charger Can Supply Enough Power for Short Daily Trips

New EV Solar Charger Can Supply Enough Power for Short Daily Trips

GoSun, a solar technology company, is accepting deposits for its new EV solar charger. The device mounts onto the roof rack of the car, unfolds over the length of the electric vehicle and plugs into the charging port to turn solar energy into power for the car. According to GoSun, the 1,100-watt charging device is […]
The post New EV Solar Charger Can Supply Enough Power for Short Daily Trips appeared first on EcoWatch.

411 Fungi Species Face Extinction Worldwide: IUCN

411 Fungi Species Face Extinction Worldwide: IUCN

There are now more than 1,000 fungi species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List of Threatened Species. Deforestation, urban development and agricultural expansion are driving their global decline. There are currently 169,420 species on the Red List, 47,187 of which face extinction, a press release from IUCN said. Recently added […]
The post 411 Fungi Species Face Extinction Worldwide: IUCN appeared first on EcoWatch.

0 Comments