Coral Fulton Plastic Shells Digital (Procreate) 2048 x 2048 px

The artwork “Plastic Shells” is about the amount of plastic that is present in the ocean and that is consumed by wildlife. The main subject, a sea otter, is holding a piece of plastic that it thinks is food. This is making a statement on both the amount of plastic in the ocean and the sad result that occurs for animals that eat it. It is meant to call viewers to action to stop this sad event from occurring.

Coral Fulton Trash Can Acrylic on canvas Size

“Trash Can” is an artwork that represents the issue of food waste in schools. The trash can is full of perfectly good food, that often goes to waste when kids are forced to take fruits in order to receive lunch. The artwork uses the elements and principles of value, texture, color, and depth to display a semi-realistic display of the subjects.

Coral Fulton Trapped Digital (Procreate) 1620 x 2160 px

The artwork “Trapped” is inspired by the trapped water theory, which concerns the loss of water from the water cycle that gets stuck in plastic containers. The artwork uses a rule of thirds composition, with the man in the bottle symbolizing the water that doesn’t get to go back into the water cycle. This piece also uses a monochrome color palette of blue, as a way to emphasis the theme of water. The continuation of the natural water cycle is shown throughout the piece with rain, puddles, and clouds.

Coral Fulton Ocean Landscape Acrylic on canvas, sand 30.48 x 60.96 cm

“Ocean Landscape” is inspired by the artwork “Cliffhanger” by Constance Mallinson and her theme of the environment in her art. The painting uses the elements of depth, value, and color, and the principles of balance, movement, and unity. These aspects are used to create a detailed underwater landscape with trash floating around to symbolize the impact of littering on the environment.

Coral Fulton The World Is My Oyster Sculpture (Clay) 12.5 x 8.75 cm

The artwork “The World Is My Oyster” is about how big businesses think that they can do whatever they want without considering environmental repercussions. For example, many of these businesses use the exploitation of natural resources for financial gain. The oyster itself is a symbol of the environment as a whole, and how it is harmed by the self-serving actions of large corporations.

Coral Fulton “Suffocation” Crayon on paper 8.75 x 9 in.

The artwork “suffocation” is about the plastic that litters the oceans and beaches. The animals living there typically end up accidentally eating plastic, which is shown through the entrapment of the seagull within the plastic soda holder. The piece uses the elements and principles of color, value, texture, unity, and contrast to create a bright and whimsical representation of this problem. The color scheme represents the bright plastics and colorful oil spills connected to these environmental issues.

Coral Fulton  “Second Life” Digital (Procreate) 2160 x 1620 px

“Second Life” is a piece that depicts a theoretical world where robots take over and the human species dies off. As robots begin to die off as well, Earth is given a second chance at life where nature can bloom once again. This cautionary tale is told through the rabbit, which is observing the dead robot in curiosity and fear. The artwork uses elements and principles such as of value, texture, and space to create a unified piece.

Coral Fulton  “Wilting” Digital (Procreate) 2160 x 1620 px