Bottled-Ocean 2118

Bottled-Ocean 2118

臺東縣成功鎮

Materials: Recycled Plastic, Acrylic

“Bottled-Ocean 2118” used the oceanic wastes that had drifted all around the globe as a medium to juxtapose the ancient Austronesian symbols and contemporary universal experiences, creating a modern fable and prophecy.

In a ritualistic and artificial scene deep under the sea, the marine life and temple made of plastic wastes depicted an uninhabitable world human single-handedly created in the future. The artist has diligently collected plastic waste from local recycle centers, bringing students of all ages from various schools on the East Coasts of Taiwan together to produce the contemporary visual vocabulary with the excrements of civilization.

As he interpreted the fluidity and elasticity of the oceanic culture, he also offered severe warnings on the modern conditions of how drastically disrespectful humans are when dealing with issues related to the land and ocean.