Float

by Presley Martin

At first glance, this work appears to be entirely natural in its composition. While the artist found these the materials in a natural environment, they are not rocks nor seashells as they may first appear. Float is a part of Presley Martin’s ongoing foam project in which he collects and documents the many forms of foam that can be found in the Mississippi River. Polystyrene (also known as Styrofoam) cups, packing peanuts, and insulation material are all relatively common finds, as are other forms of plastic waste. Martin hopes Float, and his nearby wall sculpture Out of Round, will inspire curiosity about plastic pollution and increase interest in environmental action.