Kenny Arnold

The Waterside Gobbler

(Rubbish Eatus Rex)

Whether intentional or accidental, discarded single use plastic items frequently enter the ecosystem via the waterways of cities with canals.  Once in the water, these items flow along towards natural gathering points in certain areas, where they are ripe for collection. However while they remain in the water, birds, fish, and other animals mistake the pollution for food. In response to the problem, new activities, such as plastic fishing, have emerged to encourage citizens to take action, become informed, and shift their behaviour towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

During this period of change, a hybrid life form has emerged. Half bin, half creature, Waterside Gobblers live near the water and seek to pick out and collect passing plastic debris with the aid of a helpful human.
 
Gobblers like to adapt to their neighbourhoods with colour and form to promote a sense of locality. They seek to encourage city dwellers who visit the waterside to take action about cleaning their environment; educate the wider public about the impact that pollution has on the ecosytems we are part of, and encourage thoughtful actions that benefit all species.