The original image I chose showed e-waste discarded carelessly and reminded me not only of all the personal electronic products that we create and discard, but also about general consumerism and resource use. We are not always mindful of how we use/consume resources and then discard them. With the constant development of new technology, electronic devices are often discarded and upgraded. The article accompaning this image explained that this e-waste, which was mostly generated in the US, was sent to Ghana ~ where it hardly seems like it's being disposed of properly. I added images of businessmen into this landscape, inviting them to interact with the environment that their technology usage has helped create. Perhaps greater awareness of just what happens to all of the gadgets and devices we discard may lead to more thoughtful consumer behavior.
Original image from National Geographic, January 2008, pg 64
Jennifer Shaby
Jennifer Shaby
