Toxic 1
One half of a provocative diptych that satirizes the pervasive use of plastic-based materials in contemporary art.
- Artist
- Ana Violeta Horta
- Medium
- Natural mineral pigments with plant-based binders on cotton canvas
- Materials
- Natural mineral pigments, Archival plant-based binders
- Support
- Cotton canvas
- Dimensions
- 12 × 12 in (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
- Series
- Toxic diptych
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The story behind Toxic 1
Toxic 1 and Toxic 2 form a provocative diptych that satirizes the pervasive use of plastic-based materials in contemporary art. By exclusively employing natural mineral pigments combined with archival plant-based binders on cotton canvas, Horta challenges the art world's reliance on synthetic substances.
This choice not only underscores the environmental impact of art production but also serves as a playful parody of traditional practices. The series invites viewers to reflect on sustainability in art, demonstrating that creativity and ecological responsibility can coexist harmoniously.
