Multi-media artist Aurora Robson is known for her original sculptures and installations made of repurposed plastic waste. Her approach is focused on shifting paradigms in art and science education while also helping restrict the flow of plastic debris to our oceans.
“My goal is to employ art as a device for shifting values,” she further explained in an interview with Artnet. “As opposed to merely communicating, I am attempting to literally reprogram myself and my audience in terms of our relationship to matter, ourselves, and each other.”
“My dedication to intercepting the waste stream as a part of my practice has made it such that my process includes first, establishing a clean, organized, brightly lit, positively charged workspace,” she added. “I want my work to be an accurate reflection of reality, but waste is messy. I aim for precision in the work. In order to achieve that precision, my studio must be carefully prepared. I listen to news and information on various programs for a portion of the day so that I can stay informed. Then for the remainder of the day, I typically play energetic or meditative, innovative music to aid in processing information and maintaining creative momentum.”
A founding artist of Project Vortex, an international collective of artists, designers, and architects who also work extensively with plastic debris, Robson has also been developing a college course called “Sculpture + Intercepting the Waste Stream” designed to foster creative stewardship initiatives through academia.
Take a look at some of her inspiring (albeit alarming) art pieces:
