Collection: ATUH Page 276 - Rethinking Consumption Transformation Collection

Title: Rethinking Consumption Transformation This vertical image embodies the Tachism art style and symbolically signifies the concept of Rethinking the Throwaway Culture. The canvas is rich with colors, textures, and forms lending to a sense of organized chaos. At first glance, one may notice a melange of shapes and colors, but a closer look reveals a deeper narrative intertwined with the elements of the artwork. The image features an amalgamation of various objects that could represent consumer waste, such as plastic bottles, caps, and miscellaneous items, fused together in a swirling, almost organic composition. Through hues of blues, greens, ochres, and a spectrum of other vibrant colors, there s a palpable tension between the natural world and human-made materials. The artwork could be interpreted as depicting a face or profile, integrating these elements to form a visage. This human-like depiction might reflect humanity s role and responsibility in waste production and the environmental impacts that come with a throwaway culture. Dripping and oozing textures near the edges hint at a fluidity and the notion that the composition is in flux—perhaps suggesting the changing attitudes towards consumption and waste. Overall, the artwork invites the viewer to ponder the environmental effects of disposable products and to consider a transformation in the approach to consumption, urging a shift towards sustainability and greater ecological awareness.