Timeless Reflections Volume 1

No Dumping Please by Ronald Mills

No Dumping Please by Ronald Mills

This was a fun, yet serious artwork to make. I had to think of how and what we were using to pollute our oceans, it's inhabitants, and ecosystem. I started with some of my earlier art pieces, some photos and drawings. I used different colors and some manipulations here and there on the juice boxes, garbage, tire, etc. The colored rain and clouds represent acid rain and pollution, within the water/rain cycle.

I grew up in the affluent 50's and 60's, when new inventions of synthetic materials and plastic usage was abundant. We never thought about the waste we were creating or where it went. However, in recent years, we are now seeing the harm and devastation that it has caused to our waters and our world. This made me feel sad for the ocean's lifeforms and our world. Our pollution and bad environmental situations not only effect us but also our grandchildren and their grandchildren.

So, my hope is that this artwork will bring needed awareness for everyone to realize that they can do better to protect all lifeforms and our beautiful earth. Maybe we can make that little fish smile in my art piece and not cry!