Plastique features a selection of artists from Project Vortex, a global collective dedicated to intercepting the plastic waste stream to inspire action. Plastic has saturated our planet, overwhelming us with its volume, diversity, and omnipresence. The artists featured in Plastique are pioneers in contemplating and transforming this resplendent refuse that is wreaking havoc, yet serves as a uniquely versatile medium for art and innovation. As of 2026, over 90% of plastics produced annually are incinerated or landfilled, and global production continues to climb. Plastique invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with this non-biodegradable substance that remains so challenging to recycle. Since plastics have become a permanent fixture in our environment, our bodies, the air and water, how can we address them without losing hope? Plastique suggests that beauty, attention, care, creativity, curiosity, and innovation may offer an inviting path towards a sustainable culture and future worth exploring. 

–Curator and Project Vortex founding member Aurora Robson

Artists: Ellen Driscoll, Twyla Exner, Natalya Khorover, Niki Lederer, Steve McPherson, Anna Mein, Pamela Moulton, Portia Munson, Anne Percoco, Aurora Robson, Tyrome Tripoli

FRI March 20 Tour + Reception
5:30-6:00pm Curator Tour, 6:00 to 7:30pm reception 

THURS March 26 Talk
7:00-8:00pm. Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics and author of The Problem with Plastic How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late