“Plasticus porticus”

Recycled HDPE (#2) and PP(#5) plastics from the Botanic Garden and local households
12’ x 10’ 
2022


“Plasticus porticus” is a 12-foot arch created by melting recycled plastic on a vaulted steel frame. The color transitions from black to purple, red, orange, and yellow as it moves upwards, representing ideas of growth and a brighter future. Passing through the structure will provide viewers a moment to contemplate the amount of plastic in the environment and where the plastic’s life cycle might end.

Assistants:
Trevor Chan
Colin Forsyth
Paarshav Shah
Hyeseul Song
Noah Taylor


Currently on view at Chicago Botanic Garden

Photo credits: Robin Carlson ( Images 1,7) , Noah Taylor (2-6)

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