Mandy Barker
Mandy Barker stands as an internationally acclaimed photographic artist, celebrated for her ground breaking exploration of marine plastic debris spanning over 14 years. Her profound commitment to this cause has garnered global recognition.
Collaborating closely with scientists, Barker endeavors to shed light on the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans, highlighting its detrimental impact on marine ecosystems, climate dynamics, and ultimately, human welfare. Through her evocative imagery, she compels viewers to confront the urgency of this crisis and galvanizes them to take action.
Mandy Barker’s artistic practice is a fusion of aesthetic innovation and environmental urgency. For over 15 years, she has been documenting the ever-growing crisis of marine plastic debris, creating powerful visual narratives that resonate across disciplines—from scientific communities to global audiences in art and media. Barker's hauntingly beautiful photographic compositions not only reveal the pervasiveness of plastic in our oceans but also invite deeper reflection on human consumption and ecological responsibility.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
MoMA Museum of Modern Art, and the United Nations headquarters in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum London, and the Science & Technology Park Hong Kong.
PUBLISHED:
National Geographic Magazine, TIME Magazine, The Guardian, The Financial Times, Smithsonian, The New Scientist, The Explorer’s Journal, UNESCO, The British Journal of Photography, VOGUE, the World Wildlife Fund
