Tracy Penn
Ubiquitous was created to bring attention to the proliferation of microplastics in the human body. Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, in the food we eat, in the clothes we wear, in our homes, and in our bodies. When you first enter the installation you will see sculptures suspended from the ceiling, hung on walls, and grouped in piles on the floor. As you move through the installation you will experience being fully encompassed by the sculptures, to help you feel the pervasiveness of microplastics in our bodies. As you continue through the installation, you will learn about the harmful effects that the oil and packaged goods industries have on the environment through the creation and distribution of single-use plastics. In addition, you will learn of research which shows that microplastics have been found in major organs of the human body and the chemicals that leach from plastic have been tied to serious diseases.
The installation features over 200 microplastics sculptures, created with wire mesh and plaster bandages. The pieces are filled with discarded plastic on the inside and textured with encaustic paint and upcycled plastic on the outside. Each piece is lozenge shaped to represent how microplastics look under a microscope. Ubiquitous was created by Tracy Penn, an environmentally conscious artist who showcases the beauty that can be created from unwanted materials. She hopes to inspire others to think more consciously about the need to reduce the creation and consumption of plastic.
Tracy believes that art has the power to spark conversations and drive change. She is dedicated to using her talent and passion to raise awareness about the harmful effects that our dependence on single-use-plastic is having on the environment and our bodies. The goal of Ubiquitous is to inspire you to be part of the solution to reduce the creation and consumption of single use plastic and the microplastics which are created when they break down. The installation has been created with materials and processes that have a low impact on the environment.
Ubiquitous was created to bring attention to the proliferation of microplastics in the human body. Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, in the food we eat, in the clothes we wear, in our homes, and in our bodies. When you first enter the installation you will see sculptures suspended from the ceiling, hung on walls, and grouped in piles on the floor. As you move through the installation you will experience being fully encompassed by the sculptures, to help you feel the pervasiveness of microplastics in our bodies. As you continue through the installation, you will learn about the harmful effects that the oil and packaged goods industries have on the environment through the creation and distribution of single-use plastics. In addition, you will learn of research which shows that microplastics have been found in major organs of the human body and the chemicals that leach from plastic have been tied to serious diseases.
The installation features over 200 microplastics sculptures, created with wire mesh and plaster bandages. The pieces are filled with discarded plastic on the inside and textured with encaustic paint and upcycled plastic on the outside. Each piece is lozenge shaped to represent how microplastics look under a microscope. Ubiquitous was created by Tracy Penn, an environmentally conscious artist who showcases the beauty that can be created from unwanted materials. She hopes to inspire others to think more consciously about the need to reduce the creation and consumption of plastic.
Tracy believes that art has the power to spark conversations and drive change. She is dedicated to using her talent and passion to raise awareness about the harmful effects that our dependence on single-use-plastic is having on the environment and our bodies. The goal of Ubiquitous is to inspire you to be part of the solution to reduce the creation and consumption of single use plastic and the microplastics which are created when they break down. The installation has been created with materials and processes that have a low impact on the environment.