wasteborn
wasteborn
In a world overwhelmed by human waste, life didn’t vanish—it adapted.
Wasteborn imagines an ecosystem reshaped by discarded materials, where every organism is a hybrid of nature and artificiality and a testament to life’s resilience. In this post-consumer landscape, human refuse is no longer trash but the raw material for new forms of life.
This series invites viewers to reflect on consumption, waste, and the extraordinary adaptability of the planet as it evolves from what we leave behind.
Soaring above vast fields of textile waste, the tagwing bird glides gracefully.
Its wings are composed of thousands of torn price tags, fluttering like delicate feathers, catch the light from the mountains of discarded fabric below. This species has evolved to thrive amidst human excess, transforming waste into a striking form of life.
In lakes polluted with microplastics and floating packaging, the bubblewrap fish navigates the murky waters.
Its translucent body glimmers under filtered sunlight, while tiny plastic bubbles drift inside it. A creature that embodies the ingenuity of life, finding a path even in an artificial environment.
The tiny but fascinating data wasp flits among flowers crafted from recycled plastics.
Its wings consist of translucent circuit boards, and its body is composed of electronic components. It thrives in delicate harmony with its habitat, a microcosm of technological and biological coexistence.
Amidst fields of textile waste, the bluethread bloom with petals woven from recycled denim.
Its vibrant colors and intricate textures reveal that even the most unexpected materials can give rise to beauty. This plant exemplifies how nature can adapt, repurpose, and flourish amidst human byproducts.
the landscape continues to shift as more life forms adapt.
more species will emerge soon...