ZER0 WASTE SCULPTURE IDEATION: 

 

Background Research: 

Waste Statistics In Singapore 

At first, construction debris caught my attention but I decided to look further.

 

Then I realised that food waste contributes quite a significant percentage of it.

 

Right here, I noticed that the percentage of food waste recycled is actually very low given the perishability of the products.

I felt that amongst the different types of waste, food waste is something that is close to

heart for most of us, if not, all of us. Since everyone can definitely play a part in reducing

food waste,  there is a need to bring heightened awareness to this topic and that people should

be constantly reminded that they are in total control of the amount of food they order

in order to reduce food waste.

Hence, this led to a few of my sculpture ideations.

1) The Screaming Cabbage (First Sketch Box)

Initially, my idea is to have a huge screaming cabbage seated in the middle of the bowl. The bowl the cabbage is sitting in will be made from pieces of balsa wood joined together while the screaming cabbage will be made from copper wires. However, I feel that it lacks the significant impact that shouts out the audience about the dire consequences of food wastage.

This led to my second ideation sketch.

 

2) The Scale (Second Sketch)

My second sketch involves many human figurines (made from copper wires) climbing up a wired steel mesh with morsels of food attached to it, fighting for food. However, the height and scale of it may be a little difficult for the target audience, in this case, the general public to appreciate. This is also similar to rock climbing which may cause the public to misinterpret the sculpture. Hence, I went on to develop my third idea.

3) The Enwreathed

My third idea involves this sculpture with many hands reaching out for the bowl  containing food. I find that this sculpture has the strongest impact and shouts out to the audience, relaying the message relatively well. Hence, I have decided to take this idea through.

(Refer to my next post for the development of the third idea)

 

Reference Statistics: http://www.zerowastesg.com/2015/03/18/singapore-waste-statistics-2014/

 

Link to Final Project Progress Documentation:

https://oss.adm.ntu.edu.sg/liml0074/3dii-final-project-zer0-waste-process-documentation/