If a constant stream of political emails, text messages and flyers don’t convince you to vote, perhaps these 20-foot tall flamingos will do the trick.
The work of designer Matthew Mazzotta, these three oversized flamingos are in the process of casting their ballots, and stand outside the Palm Beach County Elections building in Florida.
More than just encouraging people to vote, the installation also highlights the natural world, which desperately needs our attention during this ongoing climate crisis. Indeed, the artist is asking “what if nature itself could vote?”
Flamingos are such a known symbol in this part of the world, and highlighting them could help people realize the stakes of this election.
Known for an even larger flamingo sculpture in Tampa’s international airport, Mazzotta has a highly tuned eye to sculptural installations that catch your gaze, and your attention. See more of his impactful work on his website.
Images © Copyright Matthew Mazzotta.
“At the heart of our voting process, we are a collection of unique individuals with a diverse range of experiences, but together we make the world we live in. Voting shapes day-to-day life in the US, however, the actions and policies of America extend to all reaches of the globe.
As we become more and more aware of how interconnected we all are, we see the direct implications of our decisions on a global level, impacting all living creatures around the world.
VOTE! urges us to consider the weight of voting on behalf of the people and beings who cannot vote but are affected by what we decide, for example, what would be on Nature’s mind if it had a chance to vote?”
-Matthew Mazzotta
As a noted subtext, Moss and Fog has always been, and will always be Pro Nature. Pro Environment. That naturally means anti-Trump. We have always considered him to be a danger to the planet, and a danger to democracy. Please feel free to unsubscribe if you aren’t able to share that view.
