consumerism
"The Hidden Life of Coca-Cola"
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This information graphic was designed to portray where this popular, carbonated drink comes from. As one of the largest American companies, and the largest beverage producing company in the world, I thought it would be interesting to objectively display not only the resources that are used, but where they come from, and how they are dispersed around the world. “America’s favourite beverage” has certainly been altered over the decades, changing its ingredients and practices with an ever-evolving global population.
"Unthinkable, Undrinkable"
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This small sculpture, titled “Unthinkable, Undrinkable” is a statement about consumerism. More specifically, advertising and its ability to mask and distort the world’s most pertinent issues. The polar bear exists today as a symbol of global warming’s detrimental effects on the animal kingdom. Coincidently, he also exists as a mascot for the Coca-Cola Corporation, a company often scrutinized for its environmental practices. This particular polar bear, drawn from his home to search for nourishment, finds only one thing. The truth
