Fishnet № 1 | 30'' x 24''

Upcycled Fabric, Acrylic, and Mixed Media on Gallery Cotton Canvas

2024

The primary material used, a mesh fabric that has been neglected for several years, served as the foundation of this creation. This is Vanessa’s first sculpture made from fabric. The textured effect in the background of the piece was also achieved using this same material. The artist was inspired by its natural silver color and added a contrasting metallic background.

The fabric used in this new work evokes fishing nets, which led to the titles “Fishnet 1” and “Fishnet 2.” This inspiration stems from a major ecological concern: every year, hundreds of thousands of marine animals are trapped and die due to marine debris, particularly abandoned fishing nets. By repurposing materials reminiscent of these nets, the artwork aims to raise awareness of the devastating impact of ocean pollution and the necessity to protect marine wildlife.

Highlights: It is estimated that 100,000 marine animals perish each year due to plastic waste found in the waters. The gear left behind by fishermen who do not bother to recover it accounts for 640,000 tons of waste abandoned in the sea each year, and this material takes an average of 600 years to disintegrate, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Overall, more than 85% of the plastic waste found in the waters comes from fishing. To read the full article, click: HERE.