The PlastLIFE project is one of the co-implementers of the "Augmented Artefacts" exhibition at the University of Lapland. The exhibits are on public display at the University of Lapland’s public gallery “Kilo” exhibition 28.11.–14.12.2023.
The theme of the exhibition explores how interactive technology can integrate into future environments and aims to provoke thoughts on the reuse of plastic materials through design concepts. The exhibition features two works created during the PlastLIFE project: OceanWash and PlastRain.
Ocean Wash. © Ashley Colley.
Ocean Wash (by Ashley Colley)
Ocean Wash presents images of marine life projected on to he surfaces of plastic laundry detergent bottles. The exhibit encourages reflection on the impact of plastic waste on delicate ocean ecosystems. Viewers are prompted to consider the effect of their daily choices on the natural world.
PlastRain. © Emma Kirjavainen
PlastRain (by Emma Kirjavainen)
Plast Rain is a raincoat inspired by the reuse of plastic materials. Through this design concept, the aim is to demonstrate that a worthless and used plastic product can be seen in a new light when given a new meaning through material reuse. The material and color scheme of the PlastRain raincoat is created from various used plastic bags.
More information about the exhibition from University of Lapland web page (in Finnish).
Text by Emma Kirjavainen, University of Lapland.