Majors: Anthropology and Philosophy

Contributor Biography: Fiona Beck is a senior and soon-to-be graduate of Washington College pursuing a B.A. in Anthropology and Philosophy. While at Washington College, she has been the president of the MMA Club and a part of the Art Club executive board, helping coordinate club events and meetings. Also, she is a member of multiple honor societies including Omicron Delta Kappa, Lambda Alpha, and Phi Sigma Tau. When she’s not doing academic work, Fiona loves spending time immersed in nature, reading a good book, or pursuing new kinds of art.

The following was created for ART 251: Visual and Critical Thinking

Wearable Waste

Brief Description: Wearable Waste was an instillation piece displaying the effects of the fast fashion industry and consumerism on health, the environment, and mental well-being of the workers of the industry. It is a mix-media piece that is mainly composed of recycled materials (i.e. bottle tabs, carboard, packaging) to acknowledge/emphasize the importance of sustainable practices.

Wearable Waste was previously published in Issue 35.1 of Collegian.