A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition aims to call attention to and expand our understanding of the issue of plastic pollution through the lens of Bay Area artists and inspire each of us to consider how we can all engage on this increasingly critical issue to secure the wellbeing of our planet.

In a contemporary culture of consumption, the negative consequences of the excessive use of plastic are real and harmful to the environment and our health. If the current pattern is to continue, it would have damaging effects on our ecosystems and threaten the stability of the ocean life. Imagine if we could reverse and change this pattern. 

The exhibition brings together a group of artists to send a strong message about the damaging impact of plastic pollution our planet through photography, mixed media work, assemblage, installation, and painting. Some works in the exhibition approach the issue creatively by documenting, repurposing, and reusing plastic waste. A number of works bring together arts and science to communicate critical data about plastic pollution, shine light on solutions aimed to mitigate the crisis, and help inspire change.

The result is an impactful visual narrative that aims to educate, raise awareness, and offer a provocative look at the impact we each have on our world, and a reminder that small individual changes can bring about major and necessary change.

Opening Night Celebration Thursday, June 9 | 6-8pm
Ruth’s Table Gallery | Onsite


Exhibition Dates
June 9 - August 26, 2022
Ruth’s Table Gallery



Exhibition Viewing Room
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Curatorial Statement →

EXHIBITION PREVIEW

ARTISTs featured

AUDIO DESCRIPTIONS

A unique access feature of the exhibition are the audio descriptions of each artwork recorded by the artist themselves wherever possible. Audio descriptions are available via QR codes on the wall labels.

BRAILLE and large font

A comprehensive Braille guide with labels and audio description texts is available for Deaf/Blind and visually impaired visitors. Exhibition materials are also available in large print.

ASL interpretation

All exhibition-related events have American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, live captioning, and online components.

ARTWORK IMAGE

Ruth Tabancay, Adapting to New Substrates 2.1, 2021. Hand embroidery. Polystyrene, plastic bags, plastic cups, bubble wrap, face masks, vegetable tags, straw. 32” x 42” x 2”