Community Gallery
Featured artist: Sarah Schneiderman
When you visit Hitchcock Center for the Environment, enter our Visitor’s Center and go left through the glass door to see what’s on view now in our Community Gallery. Right now, visitors will be immersed in the work of local multimedia artist Sarah Schneiderman.
Roots: More Garbage Than Fish is a series of works created by Sarah Schneiderman using non-recyclable trash and repurposed materials to investigate social and political issues
Artist Statement
Dive into a compelling visual journey that challenges our perception of marine life and human impact on the oceans. “More Garbage Than Fish” is an eye-opening assemblage art exhibition curated to shed light on the pressing issue of plastic pollution in our oceans.
This unique collection, displayed at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, features eight intricately crafted fish sculptures. Each fish is meticulously assembled from non-recyclable trash, drawing attention to the sheer volume of waste that can enter our marine ecosystems.
These assemblage fish are not just visually captivating; they are also powerful educational tools. Each artwork label is a treasure trove of scientific data, presenting the species it represents, its ICUN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) rating, and enlightening facts about plastic pollution.
This exhibition gives viewers a deeper comprehension of the interdependence of ocean health, wildlife conservation, and human actions. It is a rallying cry—a constant reminder of the pressing need to safeguard our oceans and marine life.
Explore this show, reconsider your daily choices, and discover practical ways to contribute to ocean conservation. Join me in our mission to reduce plastic pollution and ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for our oceans and planet.
— Sarah Schneiderman, Artist
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