Rikako Komatsu
Shinmaiko Beach, Japan
My artwork shows a colorful sea coast, but instead of sea creatures, I painted colorful plastic waste on the shore. Once, there were many colorful marine animals, but now we can't see them. The same shore now shows environmental degradation, with plastic debris washing ashore, which makes me sad. This piece highlights how our actions impact marine life and advocates for environmental protection. I remember the colorful marine life I enjoyed as a child, imagining that today's children might see the vibrant plastic litter as the creatures I once found beautiful. I use only natural materials like washi paper, clay, minerals, shells, and glue in my artwork.
Medium: Natural pigments on Washi, Japanese paper
Size: 27cm x 22cm
Year: 2024
Shinmaiko Beach, Japan
My artwork shows a colorful sea coast, but instead of sea creatures, I painted colorful plastic waste on the shore. Once, there were many colorful marine animals, but now we can't see them. The same shore now shows environmental degradation, with plastic debris washing ashore, which makes me sad. This piece highlights how our actions impact marine life and advocates for environmental protection. I remember the colorful marine life I enjoyed as a child, imagining that today's children might see the vibrant plastic litter as the creatures I once found beautiful. I use only natural materials like washi paper, clay, minerals, shells, and glue in my artwork.
Medium: Natural pigments on Washi, Japanese paper
Size: 27cm x 22cm
Year: 2024
Shinmaiko Beach, Japan
My artwork shows a colorful sea coast, but instead of sea creatures, I painted colorful plastic waste on the shore. Once, there were many colorful marine animals, but now we can't see them. The same shore now shows environmental degradation, with plastic debris washing ashore, which makes me sad. This piece highlights how our actions impact marine life and advocates for environmental protection. I remember the colorful marine life I enjoyed as a child, imagining that today's children might see the vibrant plastic litter as the creatures I once found beautiful. I use only natural materials like washi paper, clay, minerals, shells, and glue in my artwork.
Medium: Natural pigments on Washi, Japanese paper
Size: 27cm x 22cm
Year: 2024