The artwork Negative Impact on the Planet (Fig. 1) was produced in realism and is 36 x 48 inches. To produce the artwork, a composition of photographs was used to demonstrate the issue of the negative influence of humans on the Earth. In addition, the artwork is composed to represent the planet in the expanse of space in the center of the foreground. The planet is a deep blue color similar to the Earth, but has cracks visible from space. The center of the canvas is occupied by a large, highly elaborated human footprint, which is the one that caused the cracks on the planet.
In addition, the artwork provides a strong contrast between the two primary elements: human garbage and industrial emissions. On the left, human waste is depicted by large masses of unsorted garbage that a bulldozer is trying to clear away. On the right side, factory exhaust is portrayed as thick, billowing dark clouds of smoke rising over factories, forming an eerie visual contrast to the world’s natural beauty.
Furthermore, the primary elements of the artwork are the blue color of the planet’s atmosphere, which contradicts the gray, as polluted colors of the emissions and the surrounding background. In addition, a detailed and structured technique is used to create a realistic representation of the relationship between garbage and industrial emissions and their environmental impact. Moreover, the footprint on the planet captures the viewers’ eyes and provides a statement of the artwork, which is accentuated by the caption.
The element of scale plays an integral role, as the colossal human footprint in the frame accentuates the terrible nature of the impact and creates a visual narrative. Moreover, the arrangement draws the viewer’s attention away from the affected planet and the central drivers of such adverse developments. These artistic principles combine to create a visually compelling and reflective composition.
This artwork could be presented in an international contemporary art gallery or a specific exhibition of sustainable environmental art. The main target audience would be people interested in art and the natural environment who appreciate realism and the coverage of real issues in art. Thus, the exhibition would allow the audience to reach their conclusions about the importance of the impact on the planet represented in an artwork.
