Before - 18 - After
Technique: Ready made object/ photo book/ animation
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The art work Before - 18 - After was part of an exhibition with title "Below zero" curated by Viktorija Dimeska.
"Below zero" is a multimedia project in which 14 Prilep artists explore the problems and solutions related to climate change and warming. The artists exhibited their works: Anita Joveska, Atanas Atanasoski, Bojana Artinovska, Victoria Dimeska, David Atanasoski, Darko Taleski, Elena Dimoska - Nikoloska, Maja Raleva - Miladinovski, Marjan Stojanoski, Metodi Iskov, Filip Joveski, Filip Pereski, Hristina Mazneska and Hristian Nashulovski.
The project combines admiration for the grandeur and mystery of nature with modern concepts of sustainable development and environmental protection from global warming. Artists using numerous drawing and painting, traditional, combined and experimental techniques, as well as applied new practices in sculpture, convey a powerful visual message - take care and act today, for a boundless and clean future. The exhibition was curated and organized by the art curator Viktorija Dimeska.
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Before - 18 - After is a poignant installation that confronts the impact of human activity on the environment. At its center is a living green plant, symbolizing resilience and natural beauty. Positioned on a pedestal, the plant serves as a stark contrast to the animated projection behind it—a dynamic display of swirling plastic bags, symbolizing the pervasive issue of plastic pollution.
The installation includes a book titled Before - 18 - After , meticulously crafted with photographs of the road that the artist is passing last 18 years Each page tells a story of the plant's growth juxtaposed against the backdrop of urban waste. Scenes capture the plant's surroundings, evolving from pristine landscapes to increasingly littered paths leading to a city dump. The contrast is striking, highlighting the degradation of natural habitats due to human neglect and waste mismanagement.
Through innovative use of mapping and multimedia techniques, [Your Name] creates a compelling narrative that urges viewers to reflect on their role in environmental conservation. Before and After 18 Years challenges us to reconsider our impact on the planet and emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable practices to secure a cleaner, healthier future.
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