Alejandro Durán
Environmental Artist | Transforming Plastic Waste into Installations
About
Alejandro Durán is an environmental artist whose unique practice transforms polluted beaches into thought-provoking installations. As the founder of the Washed Ashore project, he has collected and repurposed over 10 tons of ocean plastic, creating large-scale sculptures that raise awareness of the global plastic crisis.
Durán's work has been featured in National Geographic, The Guardian, and over 200 international publications. His compelling talks take audiences on a visual journey, inspiring action to protect our oceans and environment.
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How I use art to tackle plastic pollution in our oceans
Alejandro Durán uses art to spotlight the ongoing destruction of our oceans' ecosystems. In this breathtaking talk, he shows how he meticulously organizes and reuses plastic waste from around the world that washes up on the Caribbean coast of Mexico -- everything from water bottles to prosthetic legs -- to create vivid, environmental artworks that may leave you mesmerized and shocked.
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