Plastic Ocean: Powerful Portraits by Staudinger + Franke

Produced by Austrian studio Staudinger + Franke, the “Plastic Ocean” series is a compelling collection of photos that delivers a poignant message about the critical need to keep our oceans free from plastic.

The series features portraits of models submerged in water, surrounded by various discarded plastic objects. The objects featured in these images were individually collected by hand at beaches along Italy’s coastline. Each photograph is an artistic juxtaposition of human beauty and the ugly reality of plastic waste.

While the “Plastic Ocean” series is undoubtedly aesthetically pleasing, its purpose extends far beyond mere visual appeal. The series acts as a powerful social commentary on the plastic pollution crisis plaguing our oceans.

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