Transitional Coastline
For years now there’s been a concern that our planet’s sea level will continue to rise for centuries. It is believed that by the year 2050 sea levels could rise between 2.5 – 6.5 feet (0.8 – 2 meters), and by the 2100 major coast cities would be underwater.
The main factor that contributes to this issue is global warming. Global warming creates a greenhouse effect where water vapor along with carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide gases absorb heat and warms the surface. This is trapped in the atmosphere creating a blanket around earth. The consequences lead to warming of the oceans that expand and cause sea level to rise and melting of the glaciers. Some causes for global warming include, burning power plants (fossil fuel) and burning of gasoline for transportation.
This sculpture piece represents a transition of the coastline of Kuwait due to the rise in sea level. It’s a transition of what the coast could potentially look like hundreds of years from now. Currently, Kuwait has a population of more than 4 million people, fifth largest oil resources in the world and cars being the main transport system. With this in mind, I wonder if the country is including this matter in their 2035 vision for sustainable living environment.
The model consists of four acrylic cut coastline shapes starting with its current state. The second shape displays sea level rise after 16 feet (5 meters), third shape after 32 feet (10 meters), fourth shape 98 feet (30 meters). The final design aims to raise awareness about Kuwait and save our world before it’s too late.
Material: Acrylic
Size: 40x10x20.5cm
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