What if something beautiful revealed something deeply ugly?
In 2017, three design students at the National Taiwan University of Arts created “100% Polluted Water Popsicles” to confront water pollution in Taiwan.
The team collected contaminated water from 100 locations across the country — rivers, beaches, ports and drainage systems — and froze each sample into the shape of a popsicle, capturing the debris and pollution within it.
The samples were then preserved in clear polyester resin, transforming environmental contamination into objects that appear almost beautiful at first glance.
100 places. 100 samples. 100 portraits of what we leave behind.
The project later gained international attention, with one work appearing in Vogue Taiwan in 2022, photographed by Zhong Lin.
Art can make the invisible visible. 🌎💧
Project: 100% Polluted Water Popsicles
Artists: Hung I-chen, Guo Yi-hui & Cheng Yu-ti
Photography: @zhonglin_
Source: @galerie_marcelle
All rights remain with the original creators. Shared for educational and environmental awareness purposes.
#ArtLovesEarth #EnvironmentalArt #WaterPollution #EcoArt #ArtForChange
5 days ago
Today we remember a pioneer and visionary, Ted Turner, whose impact on conservation, media and philanthropy changed the world. Ted was the original super hero for the planet. His legacy lives on through his family, his work, and everyone he inspired to care more deeply about the Earth.
We filmed this moment at his 80th birthday, when Art Loves Earth was just born. We will always be grateful to @lauraturnerseydel who became one of our first sponsors through @captainplanetfdn and helped make our first mission possible. And thank you Ted, for the legacy that helped inspire all of us. Rest in paradise.
#captainplanet #planeteers #tedturner
4 months ago
In the Abu Dhabi desert, artist @jimdenevan carved a mandala of 448 sand pyramids, spiraling outward in perfect geometric harmony. A 1-km-wide meditation on scale, patience, and the beauty of Earth’s natural forms.
At night, 1,000 solar lanterns breathe light across the dunes—turning the land into a living sculpture.
Denevan also created the largest artwork on Earth, stretching 18.5 km across a desert landscape. His work reminds us that art can honor the planet, not take from it. 🌍✨ via @doesartwork
10 months ago
Ever wonder what life looks like through a bug’s eyes? Photographer Takuya Ishiguro (@c_s_b.t.13) captures the strange and stunning world of insects around his home in Japan using a custom-modified camera with a magnifying lens to reveal every wild, glistening detail.
There’s beauty in the miniature world if you look close enough.
📸: @natgeoyourshot
#nature #photography #art #insects
10 months ago
Earth Day is EVERY Day!! #happyearthday #artlovesearth #earthday
1 year ago
We are thrilled to announce our next @artlovesearth project will take place in one of the most biodiverse places on earth - Costa Rica!
Dates and details will be announced soon :)
If you are interested in getting involved and supporting a future production please visit our website. Link in bio.
1 year ago
Happy Friday! Mentally we are still here… 🌴🌊
#fijiislands #ArtLOVESFiji #ArtLOVESEarth #ocean #travel
2 years ago
More behind the scenes footage of our #ArtLOVESFiji family as we visited the welcoming village of Somo Somo. Our team participated in women’s and children’s empowerment activities with the locals and donated new clothes, shoes, school supplies and toys for the women and children.
#fiji #islands #fijiislands #sustainability #ArtLOVESEarth #tourism
2 years ago
🌿🎥 Our 6th film from our #ArtLOVESFiji expedition showcases the Food Forest Project, an inspiring reforestation initiative led by @tokoriki_island_resort.
This project is all about sustainable food planting in Fiji’s villages and schools—teaching kids and local communities how to grow fruit, vegetables, and income-producing plants. 🌱🍍
Beyond providing healthy food options, this initiative improves air quality and creates new income opportunities by allowing locals to sell surplus harvests back to the resorts. A beautiful cycle of sustainability in action! ♻️💚
To see the full project visit artlovesearth.com (link in bio)
#Sustainable #Fiji #FoodForest #EcoLiving #Reforestation #GreenFuture #ArtLOVESEarth
2 years ago
Our immersive #ArtLOVESFiji honeybee harvesting and chef’s table experience at the Intercontinental Fiji Resort educated our team about the importance of honeybees in our ecosystem along with sustainable beekeeping practices 🐝
Following the experience the executive chefs at the hotel prepared an amazing 6 course gourmet food pairing all made with fresh honey that was a sweet treat 🍯
To see the full project visit artlovesearth.com (link in bio)
#Fiji #sustainability #bees #honeybees #beekeeping #honey #tourism #ArtLOVESEarth
2 years ago
As part of our #ArtLOVESFiji campaign, @artlovesearth produced an underwater campaign to raise awareness about coral bleaching called “Ghosts of the Reef”
Featuring Miss SuperModel Fiji, @alishaidana, styled by New York fashion designer @kimmesches and photographed by @ryanhattaway, the piece shines light on a pressing issue facing many coral reefs around the world.
Prints are available for purchase with 100% of proceeds benefiting @corals4conservation and “Reefs of Hope”. For inquiries please send us a DM or visit artlovesearth.com
Special thanks @reefsafari
#coralreefs #coralbleaching #ghosts #ocean #conservation #beauty #fashionphotography #art
2 years ago
Our fifth film from #ArtLOVESFiji highlights our coral planting project with @corals4conservation at the worlds first UN-backed coral sanctuary project “Reefs of Hope” which spells“Bula” the largest word ever written underwater visible from space.
For more information visit artlovesearth.com (link in bio)
#fijiislands #coralreef #coral #ocean #conservation #ArtLOVESEarth
2 years ago
Our fourth film of the #ArtLOVESFiji project takes us to Somo Somo village where we participated in womens and childrens empowerment activities with the locals. @artlovesearth donated new clothes, supplies and aqua shoes for the local women harvesters.
We also supported the Sustainable Nama Harvesting Program, a women’s empowerment partnership with @namafiji that supports the local women as their primary income source. The program generates a new income source to compliment that of the traditional village system and safeguard an important natural resource in a pristine environment.
#somosomo #fijiislands #womensempowerment #youthempowerment #sustainability #ArtLOVESEarth
2 years ago
Behind the scenes on the water and underwater for our #ArtLLOVESFiji coral planting project with @corals4conservation and @reefsafari
#ArtLOVESEarth #fijiislands #tourism #sustainability #coralreefs #coralplanting #oceanconservation
2 years ago