Resilience – Taking back
Ocean plastic
55 cm x 44 cm x 10 cm
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Resilience: Taking Back is part of an ongoing sculptural series that explores nature’s ability to endure, adapt, and reclaim space in the face of human impact. Crafted entirely from ocean plastic, this framed piece juxtaposes the decaying structures of human industry with the quiet persistence of creeping fauna and flora. Inspired by post-industrial landscapes like Chernobyl and the quiet defiance of a flower breaking through concrete, Taking Back reflects on nature’s ability to recover and reassert itself in even the most desolate environments. It speaks to a cycle of destruction and renewal — a reminder that, when left to heal, nature will slowly begin the powerful process of taking back. The Resilience series uses discarded plastic not only as a medium, but as a metaphor: a material once used to harm the environment becomes a tool to express its strength. This work invites viewers to reflect on their relationship with the natural world — and the responsibility we carry in its future.