Disposable Monuments
Disposable Monuments Artist Statement
In this ongoing series of painted paper sculptures, I create hyper‑realistic renditions of discarded, mass‑produced packaging—objects so ubiquitous in our daily lives that they often go unnoticed. By recreating these weathered coffee cups, soda cups, and fast‑food containers, I highlight how exposure to the elements transforms standardized products into individualized artifacts. Each piece becomes a meditation on waste, commercialization, and the evolving design language of consumer culture. Through this work, I document not only the physical decay of these objects but also the shifting visual landscape of my hometown, revealing the quiet impact of manufactured refuse on our environment.
In this ongoing series of painted paper sculptures, I create hyper‑realistic renditions of discarded, mass‑produced packaging—objects so ubiquitous in our daily lives that they often go unnoticed. By recreating these weathered coffee cups, soda cups, and fast‑food containers, I highlight how exposure to the elements transforms standardized products into individualized artifacts. Each piece becomes a meditation on waste, commercialization, and the evolving design language of consumer culture. Through this work, I document not only the physical decay of these objects but also the shifting visual landscape of my hometown, revealing the quiet impact of manufactured refuse on our environment.
