Incredible Shadows

A friend recently sent me the link to this site which includes the work of two artists who assemble trash in such an astonishing way that when light is shown it creates shadows of people in various poses. I couldn't help but think of the idea that "we are what we consume". The shadows are absolutely incredible and the materials used to make them are utterly gritty and disgusting. But therein lies another truth--we are often clouded to the wake of our consumption. So often we see only what is in front of us and not how our choices mar what we can't readily see. We toss it aside, tie it in plastic bags and let the world deal with it. This is the art of sustainability in a round about way. Have your mind blown here: http://www.thisismarvelous.com/i/4-Amazing-Shadow-Sculptures-by-Tim-Noble-and-Sue-Webster