Sunday, June 23, 2024

Flip the Script on Plastics Pollution_Exposing Greenwashing "Making Sustainable Change"" 2024 by [dNASAb]


 New Video Drop: Exposing Greenwashing by American Plastic Makers! #wip


Check out [dNASAb]'s latest video remix that ad-busts a misleading commercial from the American Plastic Makers. These plastic making companies use greenwashing to appear eco-friendly, but their practices tell a different story. Let's break it down:

* Misleading Claims: Highlighting minor eco-friendly initiatives while their overall practices remain harmful. They might promote recyclable materials, but the actual recycling rates for their products are shockingly low.

* Selective Disclosure: Touting reductions in harmful chemicals while ignoring the massive plastic waste they generate.

* False Labels and Certifications: Using vague or self-created "green" labels that give the illusion of sustainability without real action.

* Advertising Campaigns: Launching extensive campaigns to promote minor green initiatives, overshadowing their ongoing environmental damage.

* Green Products: Introducing "eco-friendly" products while still profiting from conventional, harmful products. It's a way to appeal to conscious consumers without making real changes.

* Downplaying Impact: Focusing on small improvements or comparing themselves favorably against worse offenders to downplay their environmental impact.

These greenwashing techniques create a facade of environmental responsibility, misleading consumers and delaying genuine sustainable practices.

* Dive into the deception and see how these tactics undermine real efforts to tackle plastic pollution. Together, we can demand true sustainability!

#Greenwashing #AdBusting #EcoFraud #EnvironmentalAwareness #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #EcoTruth #BreakFreeFromPlastics #FlipTheScriptOnPlastics

@unworldoceansday @googleartsculture @plasticsbeyond @rethingplastics @plasticpollutes @oceanic.global @surfrider @pangeaseed @reefline @projectseagrass  @worldoceanday

Flip the Script on Plastics Pollution_Exposing Greenwashing "Made to be ReMade" 2024 by [dNASAb]


 "Flip the Script on Plastics Pollution_Exposing Greenwashing "Made to be ReMade"" 2024 by [dNASAb]

* New Video Drop: Exposing Greenwashing by American Beverage Company! #wip
Check out [dNASAb]'s latest video remix that ad-busts a misleading commercial from the American Plastic Makers. These plastic making companies use greenwashing to appear eco-friendly, but their practices tell a different story. Let's break it down:

* Misleading Claims: Highlighting minor eco-friendly initiatives while their overall practices remain harmful. They might promote recyclable materials, but the actual recycling rates for their products are shockingly low.

* Selective Disclosure: Touting reductions in harmful chemicals while ignoring the massive plastic waste they generate.

* False Labels and Certifications: Using vague or self-created "green" labels that give the illusion of sustainability without real action.

* Advertising Campaigns: Launching extensive campaigns to promote minor green initiatives, overshadowing their ongoing environmental damage.

* Green Products: Introducing "eco-friendly" products while still profiting from conventional, harmful products. It's a way to appeal to conscious consumers without making real changes.

* Downplaying Impact: Focusing on small improvements or comparing themselves favorably against worse offenders to downplay their environmental impact.

These greenwashing techniques create a facade of environmental responsibility, misleading consumers and delaying genuine sustainable practices.

* Dive into the deception and see how these tactics undermine real efforts to tackle plastic pollution. Together, we can demand true sustainability!

#Greenwashing #AdBusting #EcoFraud #EnvironmentalAwareness #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #EcoTruth #BreakFreeFromPlastics #FlipTheScriptOnPlastics

@unworldoceansday @googleartsculture @plasticsbeyond @rethingplastics @plasticpollutes @oceanic.global @surfrider @pangeaseed @reefline @projectseagrass  @worldoceanday

Flip the Script on Plastics Pollution_Exposing Greenwashing "Making Sustainable Change #2"" 2024 by [dNASAb]


 New Video Drop: Exposing Greenwashing by American Plastic Makers! #wip

Check out [dNASAb]'s latest video remix that ad-busts a misleading commercial from the American Plastic Makers. These plastic making companies use greenwashing to appear eco-friendly, but their practices tell a different story. Let's break it down:

* Misleading Claims: Highlighting minor eco-friendly initiatives while their overall practices remain harmful. They might promote recyclable materials, but the actual recycling rates for their products are shockingly low.

* Selective Disclosure: Touting reductions in harmful chemicals while ignoring the massive plastic waste they generate.

* False Labels and Certifications: Using vague or self-created "green" labels that give the illusion of sustainability without real action.

* Advertising Campaigns: Launching extensive campaigns to promote minor green initiatives, overshadowing their ongoing environmental damage.

* Green Products: Introducing "eco-friendly" products while still profiting from conventional, harmful products. It's a way to appeal to conscious consumers without making real changes.

* Downplaying Impact: Focusing on small improvements or comparing themselves favorably against worse offenders to downplay their environmental impact.

These greenwashing techniques create a facade of environmental responsibility, misleading consumers and delaying genuine sustainable practices.

* Dive into the deception and see how these tactics undermine real efforts to tackle plastic pollution. Together, we can demand true sustainability!

#Greenwashing #AdBusting #EcoFraud #EnvironmentalAwareness #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #EcoTruth #BreakFreeFromPlastics #FlipTheScriptOnPlastics  #SaveThePlanet #EarthFirst   #EcoConscious #ClimateAction #GreenLiving  #Sustainability #PlanetEarth

@unworldoceansday @googleartsculture @plasticsbeyond @rethingplastics @plasticpollutes @oceanic.global @surfrider @pangeaseed  @projectseagrass  @worldoceanday

Friday, December 01, 2023

"Augmented Reality_TVBuddha" remix of Nam June Paik's 1974 "TVBuddha" and The BASS Museum exhibition "Nam June Paik:The Miami Years"" by [dNASAb] 2023

 "Augmented Reality TV Buddha"/"AR.TV Buddha" remix by [dNASAb]

"A series of interactive, geospatial, location-based, Augmented Reality sculptures_ an innovative collaborative remix of Nam June Paik's 1974 "TVBuddha" and The BASS Museum exhibition "Nam June Paik:The Miami Years""

  In the "AR_TVBuddha" by [dNASAb](2023), the iconic TV Buddha undergoes a transformative evolution,grappling with the contemporary paradox of enlightenment mediated through technology. The central question arises: Can true enlightenment be achieved with a screen as an intermediary, considering the pervasive presence of screens in our lives? This inquiry delves into the essence of self-awareness, as individuals navigate their existence through technological devices, pondering whether self-understanding is found in the reflections captured by selfies.

Rejecting passivity, the "AR_TVBuddha" rebels against motionless consumption. Extruding into a 4th dimension, it becomes a dynamic product of technological evolution, liberated from specified scales and immobility. This incarnation embraces a duplicitous, kinetic nature, even posing for selfies with viewers, morphing into a media star in an alternative format.

True to Fluxus principles, the "AR_TVBuddha" aims for mass accessibility, blurring the boundaries between art and life. Departing from the museum's protective aura, it immerses itself in the vibrant tapestry of contemporary life, resonating with a diverse audience. This evolution ensures the Buddha's perpetual existence, living on in the digital archives of myriad technological devices, embodying a harmonious fusion of spirituality and technology in the ever-evolving landscape of art.

"AR.TV Buddha"[top to bottom}__2 different iterations located at BASS museum, AR-TVBuddha  located at The Miami Beach Convention Center/Art Basel Miami Beach 2023, Physical video sculpture prototype in studio of [dNASAb]

[dNASAb]'s connection to Nam June Paik. While on Residency
at the Experimental Television Center, Owego, NY (2006), he
created a temporary sculpture of fiber optics, reclaimed plastics,
A/V projections,etc. affixed to the “Wobulator,” Nam Jun Paik’s
pioneering video synthesizer. (pictured below)He also has been
fortunate to meet Nam June Paik, and be curated into a show of
his work in 2001, at The New York Center for Media Arts in Long
Island City,NYC. [dNASAb]is a preeminent American Video
Sculptor working in Miami who utilizes the toolsets of the "NOW"
in compelling new interactive storytelling formats.


“Nam June Paik “Wobulator” Experimental Television Center” 2006 ,archival pigment print 25.5″ h x 40″ w ,edition of 7


MAP of Locations of the AR_TVBuddha
for further information visit:

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Augmented Visions: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Humanity in Contemporary Photography by [dNASAb]

“Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ #7a ” 2023 Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum with UV plexiglass 31"H (x) 42" W

  My artistic journey in contemporary photography is fueled by a profound fascination with the evolving ways in which we perceive and experience the world. In our rapidly advancing technological era, where the boundaries between the tangible and the virtual continue to blur, I am captivated by the immense potential to augment our understanding and interaction with reality. Through my art, I aim to capture and comment on the pivotal nature of human existence and our profound interconnection with technology.

  Central to my creative process is the concept of augmentation. I have always sought to transcend traditional photography by integrating various elements and techniques to augment the visual narratives I wish to convey. Instead of relying solely on capturing the visible world, I construct temporary models and room-sized sets that serve as the stage for my photographic compositions. These meticulously crafted environments combine illuminated sculptures, upcycled materials from my waste stream, complex lighting arrangements, natural elements, and often carefully arranged flora, reminiscent of Ikebana, transforming the scenes into multidimensional works of art.

“Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ #14 ” 2023 Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum with UV plexiglass 42"H (x) 32.2" W

  In my work, I explore the concept of "augmentation" by infusing the physical space with elements that enhance the narrative and challenge traditional perspectives. I utilize "Neural Radial Field" scans to create 3D digital models of the temporary installations, and then employ "Augmented Reality" to juxtapose these virtual models with the physical sets. This fusion of the real and the virtual adds layers of complexity and opens up new possibilities for storytelling. By blurring the boundaries between the tangible and the virtual, I aim to prompt viewers to question their own perceptions and engage in a deeper exploration of the interplay between technology and humanity.

To further enhance the impact of my imagery, I employ a diverse range of lighting techniques, incorporating motion, atmospheric effects, reflections, mist, fog, running water, and even explosives. These experimental approaches allow me to create images that serve as visual references to the pivotal moments in the history of technological and human progress. I seek to document and visualize significant shifts in culture and advancements, highlighting the explosive changes that augment our future lives.

“Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ #5 ” 2022 Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum UV plexiglass 42"H (x) 29.94" W

  In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated the artistic sphere, my latest body of work challenges the perception of "generated" imagery. While the digital realm is often associated with AI-created art, I intentionally blur the boundaries by presenting photographs that appear to be AI-generated but are, in fact, physical models and illuminated sculptures crafted from reclaimed materials. Through the use of complex lighting systems, I encapsulate time and space within these physical constructs, creating a sense of mystery and wonder that invites viewers to question the boundaries of reality.

  The process begins by constructing temporary sculptures using translucent and colored plastics, reflective metals, mirrors, and glass. These materials are embedded with LEDs and fiber optics, adding an ethereal quality to the scenes. In complete darkness, I photograph the compositions using long exposures. As the shutter remains open, I become a performer, physically hand-lighting the sculptural set and manipulating the LEDs, atmospheric effects, and video projections to shape the final image. Each photograph represents a singular moment captured through the lens, an intimate encounter between the physical and the ephemeral.

“Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ #9 ” 2022 Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum with UV plexiglass 28" H (x) 42" W

 Through my visionary photographs, I aspire to create new mysteries that invite contemplation and introspection. Drawing inspiration from the realms of fiction, abstraction, technology, psychedelia, and temporary sculptural spaces, I aim to provoke dialogue about the complex relationship between humanity and the augmented world we inhabit. In this ongoing exploration, my work serves as a visual portal, inviting viewers to reimagine the possibilities that lie at the intersection of technology and the human experience.

“Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream#1 + #9 ” 2022 Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum with UV plexiglass 

"...Its this interplay between the fragility and resilience of both plastics and life,that excites me about our tenuous relationship with the "plasticene" and the natural world...."

[dNASAb]  ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Documentation of VIZCAYA LATE_ New Growth :: The Land is a Spectrum _ "Faux Ecologies / the Anthropocene gardens + Artificial reefs of the Nature-verse"

 











Artist [dNASAb] animated the transition from day to night during the golden hours of sunset at Vizcaya. The artist presented video sculptural interventions in the Main House/Grand Foyer of the Vizcaya Museum, as well as an augmentation of the magnificent Gardens via a "school" of free-hanging sculptural works reflecting in the tranquil water features of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

“.... works from an ongoing series titled "Faux Ecologies / the Anthropocene gardens + Artificial reefs of the Nature-verse" which are hyper-mediated sculptures of reclaimed materials inspired by the growth of natural ecosystems. The Vizcaya Museum provided the perfect platform to showcase my illuminated sculptures, which are not only visually stunning but also convey an important message about the need for conservation and preservation. I am particularly drawn to the dichotomy between the materials used in the Vizcaya estate and those found in the waste-gyre of hyper-consumption and planned obsolescence. By integrating my art into the estate and gardens, I created dialogue about raising awareness about the importance of conservation and sustainable living. My sculptures, made from reclaimed materials, such as marine debris, dead corals, sea-fans and sponges I find decaying on the beach were juxtaposed against the pristine beauty of the architecture and gardens; which were predominantly made with the calcified fossils of dead corals; creating a visually stunning contrast and synergy that surely sparked conversation. I believe that this collaboration resulted in a powerful and inspiring exhibition that engaged visitors and promoted a deeper understanding of the relationship between art, history, and the environment.” 

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

VIZCAYA LATE_ New Growth :: The Land is a Spectrum _ "Faux Ecologies / the Anthropocene gardens + Artificial reefs of the Nature-verse" __ Mar. 15th_

New Growth :: The Land is a Spectrum_Wed, March 15, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens 3251 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33129

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vizcaya-late-new-growth-tickets-519178515917

An artist takeover with [dNASAb] curated by Rev. Houston R. Cypress, from the Otter Clan of the Miccosukee Tribe, is an artist showcase that honors the diversity of creative expressions that take their inspiration from the varied landscapes of the Everglades.

He embraces a hemispheric and global conception of indigeneity – from the Pointed Land, to Turtle Island, and Abya Yala – by inviting South Florida’s newest nonprofit Voices of the River of Grass to celebrate the roster of artists that they represent.Featured Artists:_Camisha Cedartree, Amaris Cruz-Guerrero, Rev. Houston Cypress, Gunny, Aaliyah Johnson, Lisette Morales McCabe, Mae’anna Osceola-Hart, Alejandra Rubio, Daniel Tommie, Cayla Willie.

Sauntering throughout the gardens will be an exaltation of textile arts coordinated by Miccosukee artist, Renée Manyari, Otter Clan, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.

Artist [dNASAb] will illuminate and animate the transition from day to night during the golden hours of sunset at Vizcaya. The artist presents video sculptural interventions in the Main House/Grand Foyer of the Vizcaya Museum, as well as an augmentation of the magnificent Gardens via a "school" of free-hanging sculptural works reflecting in the tranquil water features of Vizcaya.

Rev. Houston R. Cypress, Otter Clan, will unify the tableaux with a sonic tapestry composed of spoken word and hybrid sounds that invite us to enrich our practice of Deep Listening.

Ultimately, the notion of reciprocity underpins the work of all the artists, thereby inviting our visitors to become participants in the broader movement of reconciliation and environmental conservation.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vizcaya-late-new-growth-tickets-519178515917


[dNASAb] / @dnasab

“Presenting works from an ongoing series titled "Faux Ecologies / the Anthropocene gardens + Artificial reefs of the Nature-verse" which are hyper-mediated sculptures of reclaimed materials inspired by the growth of natural ecosystems. The Vizcaya Museum provides the perfect platform to showcase my illuminated sculptures, which are not only visually stunning but also convey an important message about the need for conservation and preservation. I am particularly drawn to the dichotomy between the materials used in the Vizcaya estate and those found in the waste-gyre of hyper-consumption and planned obsolescence. By integrating my art into the estate and gardens, I aim to create a dialogue that raises awareness about the importance of conservation and sustainable living. My sculptures, made from reclaimed materials, such as marine debris, dead corals, sea-fans and sponges I find decaying on the beach will be juxtaposed against the pristine beauty of the architecture and gardens; which were predominantly made with the calcified fossils of dead corals; creating a visually stunning contrast and synergy that is sure to spark conversation. I believe that this collaboration will result in a powerful and inspiring exhibition that engages visitors and promotes a deeper understanding of the relationship between art, history, and the environment.” 

Wed, March 15, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens 3251 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33129


Everglades Excursion_This is a space for creation. This is not tourism._"Faux Ecologies and Artificial Gardens of the Nature-verse"

Blessed to have participated in _”the VIP Everglades Excursion is an exploration of living stories. We hope to facilitate relationships with the real worlds of the Greater Everglades, and networking between participants. We will be providing experiences & information from artistic, scientific, political, and Miccosukee cultural perspectives about the ecosystems. Discussion, poetry, performance, contemplation, sculptural activations ... Our objective is to explore the many facets of Everglades Restoration and to suggest solutions and items for action. We are poised to amplify opportunities for collaboration.

This is a space for creation.
This is not tourism.

We want our message to continue and live on in the world through concerned action, art, educational programs, policy initiatives, prayers, etc. Miracles abound!”

"Faux Ecologies and Artificial Gardens of the Natureverse"

Worked on some temporary sculptural activations in the Everglades via NeRF's of the Natureverse.

Here is a WIP test video, before and after the Everglades Plant medicines got to the Ai_///

Stay tuned for an Artist Takeover at Vizcaya Museum on March 15th.



Wednesday, January 04, 2023

[dNASAb] video sculpture_" Anthropocene polyps; Filter feeding pixelated plankton_Obscene Plasticene Daydream" 2023

" Anthropocene polyps; Filter feeding pixelated plankton_Obscene Plasticene Daydream" 2023 [video sculpture]

Gorgonia ventalina (purple sea fan), reclaimed marine debris from Biscayne Bay (styrofoam,plastic bottles, prescription pill container,bottle caps, derelict fishing net, monofilament, dead sponges and corals), salvaged buoy ball, epoxy, airbrush paint. UHD Video shot underwater in Biscayne Bay and remixed with artist created content in the studio and projection mapped onto sculpture.

Gorgonia ventalina, the common sea fan and purple sea fan, is a species of sea fan, an octocoral in the family Gorgoniidae. The purple sea fan is found in the western Atlantic and Caribbean, with a range extending from Bermuda and Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to Curaçao. It grows near the shore in shallow water in areas with strong wave action and on deeper outer reefs with strong currents down to a depth of about 15 m (49 ft). It is known to live for over 100 years.

Gorgonia ventalina is a filter feeder and. Each polyp extends its eight tentacles to catch plankton drifting past on the current. Its tissues contain symbiotic dinoflagellate Symbiodinium spp., which are photosynthetic and use sunlight to create organic carbon compounds which are then available to the host coral.




Wednesday, November 16, 2022

[dNASAb] Photography_"Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ #7 " 2022


 "Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ #7 " 2022
Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum with UV plexiglass edition of 7 + 2 AP
42" H (x) 27.94" W

“Like a shadow that does not permit us to jump over it, but moves with us to maintain its proper distance, pollution is nature’s answer to culture. When we have learned to recycle pollution into potent information, we will have passed over completely into the new cultural ecology.” – William Irwin Thompson

"...Its this interplay between the fragility and resilience of both plastics and life,that excites me about our tenuous relationship with the "plasticene" and the natural world...."

[dNASAb]  ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." 

https://dnasab.blogspot.com/?m=0

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

[dNASAb]_Video Sculpture_"Obscene Plasticene Daydream; LCD Artificial ReefLine /Faux Ecologies" 2022

 

“Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.”
~ Jacques-Yves Cousteau

"Obscene Plasticene Daydream; LCD Artificial ReefLine /Faux Ecologies"
_video sculpture 2022/_
__ LCD screen, reclaimed ocean styrofoam, upcycled marine debris+ plastics from beach cleanups (bottle caps,syringe,kids toys,monofilament,..) screen shipping materials, recycled plastic, epoxy, resin, airbrush paints, fiber optics, LED's, unique 4K video of temporary sculptures filmed underwater on Coral Reefs in South Florida

“The global problem of plastic waste and pollution will end when we decide to take action. Not just collectively, but as individuals who make conscious decisions about our daily purchases. __ It is up to us all to be the change we want to see in the pursuit of sustainable living, zero waste, and a cleaner environment.”

"...Its the dynamic interplay between the fragility and resilience; of plastics and the natural world; that inspire me to make innovative artworks, utilizing reclaimed materials in an effort to highlight this tenuous relationship…”

[dNASAb] __"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything."



Wednesday, November 02, 2022

[dNASAb]_Photography _"Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse _Obscene Plasticene Daydream_#4" 2022

 

"Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ #4 " 2022
Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum with UV plexiglass
edition of 7 + 2 AP
48" H (x) 33.6" W

“Like a shadow that does not permit us to jump over it, but moves with us to maintain its proper distance, pollution is nature’s answer to culture. When we have learned to recycle pollution into potent information, we will have passed over completely into the new cultural ecology.” – William Irwin Thompson

"...Its this interplay between the fragility and resilience of both plastics and life,that excites me about our tenuous relationship with the "plasticene" and the natural world...."

[dNASAb]  ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." 

https://dnasab.blogspot.com/?m=0

Tuesday, November 01, 2022

[dNASAb]_Photography _"Faux Ecologies +Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse _Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ " 2022


"Faux Ecologies + Artificial Reefs of the Metaverse _Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ " 2022 
Photograph.Glossy pigment print mounted on aluminum with UV plexiglass
edition of 7 + 2 AP
42.6" H (x) 32" W

“Like a shadow that does not permit us to jump over it, but moves with us to maintain its proper distance, pollution is nature’s answer to culture. When we have learned to recycle pollution into potent information, we will have passed over completely into the new cultural ecology.” – William Irwin Thompson

....Transparent and reflective, space-age, gorgeously absurd and timely _lavish underwater forms animated to create  faux ecologies, imaginary environments, and possible visions of the "Post-human Coral Gardens of the Anthropocene".....[dNASAb]

[dNASAb]  ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." 

https://dnasab.blogspot.com/?m=0

Monday, October 31, 2022

[dNASAb]_Underwater Photography_[WIP]_”Secretive Psychedelic Ocean creatures of the Dark Atlantic Water column” UHD Underwater photographs.

 ”Secretive Psychedelic Ocean creatures of the Dark Atlantic Water column” [WIP]


 UHD Underwater photographs of sculptural deep water interventions.

#blackwaterdiving #scubadiving #underwaterphotography #art #psychedelicart #imaginarycreatures #coralreef #sculptinglife #aquascaping #sculpture #darkwater #scuba #psychedelica #macrophotography #dnasab #plasticene

[dNASAb] ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _


"Night diving is amazing. Once the sun sets, a new cast of nocturnal animals replace the reef dwellers of the day, and in the narrow beam of your torch, true colors are revealed in all their vivid glory." 

[dNASAb]_Video Art_ “Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

 

[Video Still]_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

 “Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

“Like a shadow that does not permit us to jump over it, but moves with us to maintain its proper distance, pollution is nature’s answer to culture. When we have learned to recycle pollution into potent information, we will have passed over completely into the new cultural ecology.” – William Irwin Thompson

 [dNASAb] is not fascinated with the calcium carbonate skeletons of dead corals or the fetishization of lifeless fossils. His love is born by the hyper specialized patterns, the insane fluorescent colors, the motion of the corals in the flow, and the symbiosis of different species collaborating to thrive. That is why he sets forth to refurbish them with color and dynamic sculptural components. He creates sculptures in the studio from the rubbish and other reclaimed materials. The finished sculptures then get re-integrated, temporarily, to the environment from which it's materials and inspiration were salvaged. The sculptures are filmed in varying depths, at different times of day and night, via underwater photography and scuba diving_ in an effort to "restore beauty to the entire ecosystem, if only temporarily"

[dNASAb] ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _


[Video Stills]_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

[dNASAb]_Video Art_"Obscene Plasticene Daydream_Derelict Reef Resiliency/Refurbishment #4" 1 of 1, excerpt of 2.48 min video, UHD 4k at 24 fps _

[Video Still]__"Obscene Plasticene Daydream_Derelict Reef Resiliency/Refurbishment #4" 1 of 1, excerpt of 2.48 min video, UHD 4k at 24 fps

"Obscene Plasticene Daydream_Derelict Reef Resiliency/Refurbishment #4" 1 of 1, excerpt of 2.48 min video, UHD 4k at 24 fps

"...the near-shore reefs of South Florida are resilient, but under constant evolving threats.To create these videos [dNASAb] removes derelict fishing gear (lines, lures, leaders ,hooks,and the other collateral debris) from the reef while scuba diving and he collects coral fossils, sea fans, sponges, and marine debris from the South Florida beaches. Stony Coral tissue loss disease [and other diseases that affect coral], indiscriminate boat anchoring on reefs, detrimental water quality issues; and of course, the rising Ocean temperatures from Climate change. It is estimated that over 500,000 coral deaths just in Miami-Dade county alone due to Stony Coral Tissue Lost disease, and there is nearly no way to calculate the amount of corals and sea-fans ripped off the reef by anchors. That will die in the sand."


Its heart-breaking. [dNASAb] is not fascinated with the calcium carbonate skeletons of dead corals or the fetishizing of lifeless fossils. His love is more focused on the hyper specialized patterns, the insane fluorescent colors, the motion of the corals in the flow, and the symbiosis of different species collaborating to thrive. That is why he sets forth to refurbish them with color and dynamic sculptural components. He creates sculptures in the studio from the rubbish and other reclaimed materials. The finished sculptures then gets re-integrated, temporarily, to the environment from which it's materials and inspiration were salvaged. The sculptures are filmed in varying depths, at different times of day and night, via underwater photography and scuba diving_ in an effort to "restore beauty to the entire ecosystem, if only temporarily"

#art #sculpture #extinctionrebellion #ocean #reclaimedplastic #reeftank #artivism #oceanartist #plastic #SculptingLife #coral #coralreef #science #underwaterphotography #oceanoptimism #wip #reef #xr #livingart #sculpture #ocean #metaverse #meta #scuba #upcycle @dnasab

[dNASAb] ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _

[Video Stills]__"Obscene Plasticene Daydream_Derelict Reef Resiliency/Refurbishment #7" 1 of 1, excerpt of 2.48 min video, UHD 4k at 24 fps

Sunday, October 30, 2022

[dNASAb] Video Sculpture "Coral Head_Screens for Eyes, Plastic Shit for Brains_Obscene Plasticene Daydream #4" 2022

 [dNASAb]_Video Sculpture _

"Eyes are the window to the Soul; and anyone who can see will know the love and power of a health reef ecosystem" OR_"Coral Head_Screens for Eyes, Plastic Shit for Brains_Obscene Plasticene Daydream #4" 2022

Reclaimed ocean styro-foams, up-cycled marine debris+plastics from beach cleanups (bottle caps,syringe,kids toys,monofilament,..) LCDscreens, screen shipping materials, recycled plastic, epoxy, resin, airbrush paints, fiber optics, LED's, unique 1 of 1 4K video of remixed montages of real Coral Reefs in South Florida remixed with HD 4K video.

“Like an Ocean gyre , a vortex of artifacts of a consumption based contemporary society such as; plastic bottles and bags, fishing nets, and helium balloons become en-snarled with driftwood, dead coral, and seaweed creating a grotesques amalgamation of disparate materials which remarkably can still harbor life and be a sculptural framework for life to grow. I aim to develop work that embodies this contemporary conundrum.”[dNASAb]

#videosculpture #art #coralreeftank #sculpture #boredbyyourshit #extinctionrebellion #ocean #reclaimedplastic #reeftank #artivism #oceanartist #plastic #SculptingLife #coral #coralreef #science #eyesarethewindowtothesoul #oceanoptimism #wip @dnasab

[dNASAb] ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _




[dNASAb] Video Sculpture_"Coral Head_Screens for Eyes, Plastic Shit for Brains_Obscene Plasticene Daydream #3" 2021

[dNASAb] Video Sculpture

"Coral Head_Screens for Eyes, Plastic Shit for Brains_Obscene Plasticene Daydream #3" 2021
LCD screen, reclaimed ocean styrofoam, upcycled marine debris+plastics from beach cleanups (bottle caps,syringe,kids toys,monofilament,..) screen shipping materials, recycled plastic, epoxy, resin, airbrush paints, fiber optics, LED's, unique 4K video of Coral Reefs in South Florida remixed with HD 4K video

“Like an Ocean gyre , a vortex of artifacts of a consumption based contemporary society such as; plastic bottles and bags, fishing nets, and helium balloons become en-snarled with driftwood, dead coral, and seaweed creating a grotesques amalgamation of disparate materials which remarkably can still harbor life and be a sculptural framework for life to grow. I aim to develop work that embodies this contemporary conundrum.”[dNASAb]

#SculptingLife
#reef #xr #coralreeftank #livingart #scultinglife #sculpture #extinctionrebellion #ocean #reclaimedplastic #reeftank #artivism #oceanartist #oceanartist #plastic #SculptingLife #coral #coralreef #science #research #oceanoptimism @dnasab

[dNASAb] ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _





 

Thursday, October 28, 2021

[dNASAb] Video Sculpture _Mediated Reef ECOsystem____"Obscene Plasticene Daydream; LCD Coral Polyp #4" 2021

 

"Obscene Plasticene Daydream; LCD Coral Polyp #4"

[Mediated Reef ECOsystem]___video sculpture 2021_

LCD screen, reclaimed ocean styrofoam, upcycled marine debris+plastics from beach cleanups (bottle caps,syringe,kids toys,monofilament,..) screen shipping materials, recycled plastic, epoxy, resin, airbrush paints, fiber optics, LED's, unique 4K video of Coral Reefs in South Florida remixed with HD 4K video of Ocean plastics on shoreline. 

DETAIL___"Obscene Plasticene Daydream; LCD Coral Polyp #4"

“Like an Ocean gyre , a vortex of artifacts of a consumption based contemporary society such as; plastic bottles and bags, fishing nets, and helium balloons become en-snarled with driftwood, dead coral, and seaweed creating a grotesques amalgamation of disparate materials which remarkably can still harbor life and be a sculptural framework for life to grow. I aim to develop work that embodies this contemporary conundrum.”[dNASAb]

[dNASAb]  ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _