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Arlene Birt

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Water Project (series)

Water Cycle Project: plate
Water Cycle Project: plate

Visual story of&nbsp; the water cycle wraps around a plate; reminding kids of where our water comes from. Part of the Water Project. (Note: this is a mock-up of the graphic elements. The screen-printed plates are currently being produced.)

Water Cycle Project: glasses
Water Cycle Project: glasses

Illustrated story of drinking water wraps around a drinking glass. Part of the Water Project.

Track your water (screenshot)
Track your water (screenshot)

Water Project (series) | Media List


Statement

Visual stories of the water cycle: to remind us where our water comes from, and where it goes.

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I am fascinated by the idea that we are endlessly tied to the world through the objects that we consume. Small, seemingly inconsequential objects populate our every-day, and yet the intricate life-stories of these objects are hidden from the eyes of their present consumer.
I refer to my work as ‘visual storytelling’ because I seek to visualize the narratives behind the seemingly ubiquitous everyday objects that we interact with as consumers; focusing on the larger influence that these interactions hold on the world. By bringing the attention of the viewer to the detailed, factual and sometimes even fantastical background narratives of objects and ideas, my intent is to inspire people to understand how their everyday choices impact global environment and society.