Consumption

At first, consumption and waste seem like a one-way path, but in this series, I explore them as part of a repeating cycle. Society consumes, produces waste, and then often consumes that waste again, like how microplastics end up in our food, bodies, and even our reproductive systems.

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The photos show groups of people gathered in a parking lot, a space where the pavement has overtaken the natural ground, creating a sense of emptiness. That emptiness sets the stage for the figures, who represent people caught in the cycle of modern life. As the series progresses, the photos shift from light to dark, hinting at the passage of time and the daily cycle of day and night.

The arrangement of the figures changes too, from scattered and still to full of movement, creating a rhythm of hunger and fulfillment. At times, they become their own kind of “visual food,” filling the space, only to become part of the emptiness again. This back-and-forth reflects the larger idea: that consumption and waste are always connected, looping endlessly.