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Living in this overconsumptive society is a burden and a privilege at the same time. What it takes to bring a product to market and what happens after you‘ve consumed it is a phenomenon to itself.
As much as it saddens me to see the leftovers of consumerism and that it exceeds the capacity of our recycling infrastructure by far, I still feel the urge to find beauty in the ruins of capitalism and overconsumption.
My aim with this ongoing collection of consumerist scenarios found in public spaces is to confront western society‘s relationship with waste, consumerism, and the disposable nature of our materialistic culture. Each item tells a unique story—a story of consumption, of neglect, and ultimately, of our collective human experience.
Through "Trash Scenarios", I endeavour to disrupt the narrative surrounding waste, challenging preconceived notions of value and prompting viewers to reconsider their relationship with the objects they discard. By extracting these fragments from their mundane context and presenting them in a digital room I invite viewers to examine the profound implications of our consumer-driven society.
All scenarios displayed in the archive and the digital room have been translated into more dimensional file formats by using the technology of LiDAR scanning (3D scanning) and Photogrammetry.
Do we really need bigger trash cans? Or should we reflect more about our individual consumption bahaviour?
Design: Andric Spaeth // www.andricspaeth.com
Sound Engineering: Fabian Gimpel and Andric Spaeth
The digital exhibition titled "Trash Scenarios" showcases a collection of 3D scans and photogrammetries representing discarded items found in public spaces. The exhibition aims to raise awareness about the impact of urban waste on the environment and encourage sustainable practices.
Location: Mombachstraße, Kassel Date: 11.12.2022 Volume: 6.1m2
Location: Flumserberg, Schweiz Date: 04.03.2023 Volume: 11.8m2
This project by David is dedicated to create awareness about western consumerist behaviors by attaching the rubbish of consumed products for over 60 days to the human body and carrying it around visible to other consumerists. The photogrammetry was taken on day 44 of the project. Location: Holländischer Platz, Kassel, Germany
Location: Karl-Marx-Straße, Berlin Date: 29.03.2023 Volume: 6.1m2
Location: Philosophenweg, Kassel Date: 11.04.2022 Volume: 12.7m2
Location: Neue Fahrt, Kassel Date: 01.06.2022 Volume: 11.8m2
Location: Gottschalkstraße, Kassel Date: 03.04.2023 Volume: 4.6m2
Location: Hermannstraße, Berlin Date: 02.04.2023 Volume: 1.6m2
consume more consciously
Piles of trash bags are characteristic for most urban areas nowadays due to western overconsumption surpassing the volume of our trash cans and recycling infrastructure. Location: Wehlheider Platz, Kassel Date: 21.03.2022 Volume: 1.7m2
Location: Gottschalkstraße, Kassel Date: 06.09.2022 Volume: 0.8m2
Location: Bebelplatz, Kassel, Germany
Location: Kirchweg, Kassel Date: 09.04.2022 Volume: 4.4m2
Location: Kirchweg, Kassel Date: 09.04.2022 Volume: 4.4m2
consume more consciously
During documenta fifteen in Kassel, the collective denounces the negative consequences of Kenya’s urbanization with an imposing installation: Return to Sender mimics a dystopian waste landscape. The installation made of old recycling materials such from cars, computers and clothes resembles a a dumpsite in front of the Orangerie. Location: Karlsaue, Kassel Date: 20.06.2022 Volume: 1.2m2
walk inside
Finally after every consumer received their fresh consumer items ordered on black friday or cyber monday it is about time to decorate the streets with the remaining packages. Overconsumption describes a situation where a consumer overuses their available goods and services to where they don’t want to replenish or reuse them. Location: Fünffensterstraße, Kassel Date: 29.10.2022 Volume: 8.9m2
Location: Thomasstraße, Berlin
Location: Herrfurthstraße, Berlin Date: 29.05.2023 Volume: 2.2m2
Location: Weisestraße, Berlin Date: 29.05.2023 Volume: 2.3m2
Location: Silbersteinstraße, Berlin Date: 18.06.2023 Volume: 2.2m2
Location: Ostbahnhof, Berlin Date: 29.05. 2023 Volume: 4.0m2
Location: Nordstadtpark, Kassel Date: 24.04.2023 Volume: 1.9m2
Location: Herkulesstraße, Kassel Date: 21.04.2022 Volume: 2.3m2
Location: Weisestraße, Berlin Date: 29.05.2023 Volume: 2.3m2
Location: Marseille, France Date: 05.05.2023 Volume: 9.7m2
Sound of plastic packaging.
Amplified street noise recorded while walking through the city.
walk inside
walk inside
Sound of glass being thrown into glass recycling containers.
Sound of cardboard packaging being ripped apart to fit inside the bin.
Sound of cardboard packaging being ripped apart to fit inside the bin.
Location: Weisestraße, Berlin Date: 29.05.2023 Volume: 2.3m2
Location: Hermannstraße, Berlin Date: 02.04.2023 Volume: 1.6m2
Sound of plastic packaging.
Location: Hermannstraße, Berlin Date: 02.04.2023 Volume: 1.6m2
consume more consciously