From June 12 to September 21, the gardens of the Musée Masséna are exhibiting the “Fossils of the Anthropocene.” Initiated by Costa Rica, co-organizer of the UNOC, this work is entirely made from plastic waste.
On the proposal of Madam Ambassador of Costa Rica, this art installation was created in collaboration with the environmental organization 5 Minute Beach Cleanup. It confronts us with a disturbing reality: that of a world where everyday waste becomes the fossils of tomorrow.
Raising Awareness
It is the first work exhibited right in the heart of the gardens of the Musée Masséna. Once the footbridge is crossed, the “Fossils of the Anthropocene” leave a lasting impression. Although relatively small in size (2.95 x 1.75 cm), this metal structure stems from a relentless effort to raise visitor awareness.
Supported by wooden posts, it is maneuverable from right to left. A mass of plastic waste with deep significance. These formations are composed of sedimentary materials such as sand and wood.
Plastiglomerates Directly from Costa Rica
Born from the beaches of Costa Rica, the plastiglomerates presented here are much more than plastic fragments: they are silent witnesses of our reckless consumption: “Through a visual and sensory representation, we encourage the viewer to reflect on the consequences of their plastic consumption and to reconsider their choices,” reads the explanatory frame.
Bags, bottles, toys, fishing nets, abandoned objects… When mixed with sand and rock under the influence of heat, these materials agglomerate and form a hybrid material. The fusion of these materials gives these formations a structure similar to that of a fossil.
Through these modern fossils, the work aims to be committed. Set up during the Oceans Summit 2025 (June 9 to 13 last), it resonates as a call to consciousness and collective action.
