The work Plastic Era as an Indicator of the Anthropocene is an ongoing research based project exploring the relationship between humans, non-compostable rubbish, and the Earth.
In its latest phase, titled Watergrams, the body of work presents a series of Black and White Cameraless C-Type prints. This series of photographs was produced with plastic waste extracted from coastal areas in Worthing and Adur, together with household pollutant chemistry.
This project looks into the use of plastics and chemicals in our everyday lives, particularly within fishing, shoreline and home-based activities. Throughout the project, Ainoa observes the effects of synthetic polymers on the sea’s health and subsequently, the effect they have on the marine environment.
Additionally, this artistic project explores photography plasticity mixing experimental and traditional darkroom techniques. Along with this work, non-photographic subjects become subjects moving from the abject to the seductive.
By subjecting these materials to light and movement, Ainoa embarks on a journey of analysis, observing the progression of decay and degradation of different polymerised substances as well as the development of water’s chemical composition.
Plastic travels through space but also through time and light.
