# Disturbing Plastic Pollution Art Pieces 'Amber' Considers the Dark Future That Awaits the World By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber1 References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/amber-art-piece-highlights-effects-of-plastic-01-18-2021/) 'Amber' is an art project from Chaosteria, Lingxia Wang, and Jianqiang Li, which was created to start a dialogue surrounding the imminent dangers of [excess plastic pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aora-mexico), and how it will shape the future if the right steps are not taken. The art piece shows a [cube of plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy) that have been fused together, which surround a human subject in different poses. In each variation, the subject has no way to escape the plastic waste the encases them. This highlights the [irreversible effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale) of plastic pollution, as well as the significance of human inaction. The artists spoke to the inspiration behind the piece, stating "Amber is a tragedy even though it looks beautiful. [In] this sudden disaster, you don’t even have time to struggle. With the abuse and pollution of plastic products, you and I may all be wrapped in amber in the future." Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/amber-art-piece-highlights-effects-of-plastic-01-18-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plastic Pollution Awareness:** Opportunity for companies to develop new technologies and products that reduce the impact of plastic pollution. - **Art as a Medium for Activism:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with artists and use art as a way to raise awareness about social and environmental issues. - **Sustainability in Design:** Opportunity for industries to prioritize eco-friendly and sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Culture:** Opportunity for museums and galleries to showcase more art projects that bring attention to environmental concerns. - **Packaging and Containers:** Opportunity for companies in the packaging industry to develop more sustainable, reusable, and recyclable options. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Opportunity for fashion industries to create new clothes and accessories made from recycled materials and sustainable textiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibiom-2.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md)