the krank installs 500 plastic trash bags in berlin to highlight our consumerist society

‘traces’ is the latest work by artist the krank, which intends to illustrate the consequences of over-consumption in modern society. presented during the exhibition of graphicdays#14 in berlin’s x-lane venue, the 100 m2 art installation fills the space with a sea of 500 black plastic trash bags, resulting in a striking image that makes a blatant comment on the wastefulness of contemporary lifestyles. 

trash

all images © the krank

activated by the shocking amount of trash the world produces each year – which currently stands at 2.12 billion tons – the krank has realized the art piece to express the ugly truth of how much we consume. ‘we live in a world where consuming is more substantial than reusing. we produce and consume more and more without thinking the consequences of our behaviour. we are all addicted and trapped in a modern way of living where symptoms used to be hidden,’ explains the artist.

black sea

the bold and poetic work invites visitors to view the 500 plastic trash bags which occupy the minimal exhibition space. at night, the space glows red, evoking a feeling of peril that perfectly fits the pressing subject matter.

installation view daytime

close up view

black sea at night

installation view at night

installation view at night

installation info:

installation name: traces

location: x-lane, berlin

artist: the krank

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom