AS IT FLOWS AWAY
Prompted by the erosion of a pristine beach in Mauritius, this project aims to stimulate sympathy in beachgoers. To achieve this outcome, the natural and man-made activities accelerating beach erosion are revealed to the viewers through a bench. The design is informed by observations made along the Mauritian beach. From far away, the tapered form of the piece signifies the natural erosion. But a closer look reveals a footprint-like texture on the lower half-end, symbolising human invasion.
Dimensions
W 487 x L 1797 x H 435 mm
Medium
Beech wood, stainless steel
Finish
Polyurethane varnish
Year of production
2020 (Undergraduate Thesis Project)
Awards
ADM Sustainability Award 2020 (nominated)
“Sad, it is devastating
the nature”
“Would feel really sad because
its been here since childhood”
“Well it will be really heartbreaking
and would cause many
problems to society”