Plastarken situated near Veiholmen on the island Smøla on the west coast of Norway.
Plastarken 2024 -
Plastarken
The plastic ark - is a monument to the oil age, inspired by Noah who, according to legend, saved humanity by taking people and animals with him in his ark when natural disaster struck. Our hope is that Plastarken, which contains several tons of found ocean plastic, will be a wake-up-call for people, politicians and businesses, and help win hearts and minds in the battle for a cleaner ocean.
a monument to collected marine waste, in the shape of a nature shelter - made by art & activist group #guerrillaplastic and architects #biotope Plastarken - ‘the plastic ark’ - is a monument to the oil age, inspired by Noah who, according to legend, saved humanity by taking people and animals with him in his ark when natural disaster struck. Our hope is that Plastarken, which contains several tons of found ocean plastic, will be a wake-up-call for people, politicians and businesses, and help win hearts and minds in the battle for a cleaner ocean.
Plastarken can be used as a place for reflection, activities and exhibitions, as well as a meeting point and a place to seek shelter from the weather.
Guerrilla Plastic Movement is responsible for the the initial idea, concept and completion of the project. Biotope architects designed the construction’s framework. Plastjegerne (‘the plastic hunters’) work endlessly to clear marine plastic waste from the islands around Smøla, and have contributed all the found plastic contained in the ark. Eco Camp Norway, Friluftsrådet Nordmøre and Romsdal and Nettverk Marin Forsøpling Møre and Romsdal are partners/sponsors.
Guerrilla Plastic Movement is an art activist group established in 2016 that works, both practically and conceptually, towards ridding our oceans of plastic waste. The plastic we collect on beaches, along rivers and roads and in woods is put to use in performances, costume making, scenography,
plastic workshops, installations and public art.
Members: Christine Istad, Pippip Ferner,
Hilde Kjepso, Vibeke Vigeland, Kari Gjæver
Pedersen, Pernille Rosfjord and Liv Evjan.
From left: Hilde, Liv, Pippip, Kari, Christine and Vibeke. Photo by Kurt Sivertsen.
CHRISTINE ISTAD, the project leader is happy with the result. 30 m2, app. 40 ton of marine debris.
Liv Evjan is satisfied with the stunning view.