Plastic Bloom presents a striking exploration of plastic pollution’s pervasive presence within natural landscapes. This multi-channel installation immerses viewers in a meticulously crafted yet unsettling vision of a world where synthetic waste infiltrates every corner of the environment. The juxtaposition of beauty and decay is central to her intent, creating a contemplative space where audiences can engage with the gravity of the issue without feeling
overwhelmed by chaos or despair. Diana Chicaiza, also known as The Klimate, subverts the visual language of futurism – often associated with sleek lines, minimalism, and utopian ideals – to reveal a dystopian reality shaped by plastic pollution. Her work questions how contemporary environmental challenges are reshaping our collective vision of the future.
The videos offer a subtle yet seductive portrayal of plastic’s infiltration, fostering a reflective atmosphere. The immersive nature of the installation allows viewers to step into this world, highlighting the tension between humanity ’s aspirations for progress and the environmental consequences of
its actions. Through Plastic Bloom, Chicaiza invites audiences to reconsider their relationship with synthetic materials and the long-term impact of their
presence in the natural world.
DIANA CHICAIZA IS A BROOKLYN-BASED COLOMBIAN ARTIST WHOSE WORK INVESTIGATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE NATURAL WORLD. SHE STUDIED MEDIA ART AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ANDES IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA, AND
SUBSEQUENTLY EARNED A MASTER’S DEGREE IN MEDIA PRODUCTION
FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON, UK. CHICAIZA UTILIZES AI
AS BOTH A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL AND A CREATIVE FORCE, VISUALIZING AND
CRITIQUING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF HUMAN PROGRESS, AND
REVEALING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE ARTIFICIAL AND THE ORGANIC. HER WORK HAS BEEN EXHIBITED IN TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK, HOUSE OF VANS IN LONDON, AND SABANA STATION IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA.