The Wrack Line

This assemblage is inspired by bodies of water and the wrack line at Papamoa Beach. This line is the ecological bridge between land and sea, where organic material and other debris are deposited at high tide. The debris gathered by the artist is contained within hand-cast forms constructed from algae-based bioplastic, which is an eco-friendly and biodegradable plastic alternative.

These forms represent the diverse impressions left by passers-by and inhabitants of this important part of the beach’s ecosystem. They are hydrophilic, which means they can absorb and release water from the atmosphere, making them seem like living organisms themselves. 

This assemblage is inspired by the wrack line, an ecological link between land and sea where debris is deposited during high tide. Algae-based bioplastic forms that contain debris gathered represent passers-by and inhabitants of the wrack line. These forms have hydrophilic properties, giving them the appearance of living organisms.