The 100 m2 art installation “Traces” 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. 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. 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.

Lynne Myers | designboom