NMA Presentation
Upon arriving home after the new media arts presentation, I noticed that the textbook I ordered had arrived. When I opened the package I realized that an excessive amount of plastic was used to protect a very thin book that needed little support. I started noticing a lot of plastic waste throughout the day. I appreciate all of the facts we learned about the composition and degradation process of plastic because it made me more mindful of the plastic I use and encouraged me to recycle any chance I got. I also got a lot of helpful information from the New York Times article about BPA and women’s health. I had always heard about the dangers of BPA to women’s reproductive health but this article gave alarming facts. I stopped using water bottles without “BPA free” labels a while ago but that does not mean that harmful chemicals are not present in everyday household items. Today’s presentation made it clear that the amount of plastic waste is affecting our planet in a serious and startling way.
When looking at and attempting to analyze the artwork in the new media space I realized the relationship between art and science in this piece was really interesting. I liked that the reaction of the rock to the propelling drill was portrayed in a way that was in conformity with the way rocks break apart in real life. I think this art installation made me realize the endless amount of ways artists can bring about social awareness. The unconventional questions we were asked to answer about our piece of plastic were a good way to realize that the waste we produce has an impact and needs to be controlled. I admired the way the artists were compelled to produce this artwork because of their focus on the issue of environmental waste.