Artist Statement
In my practice, I delve into discarded materials, creating found object fiber sculptures that resonate with sustainability and environmental consciousness. Through my work, I provoke introspection, urging a reconsideration of our relationship with the environment. The vibrant colors and intricate textures of the materials used in my work draw viewers closer, urging them to confront the consequences of our actions and embrace environmental stewardship.
My ongoing series, "Along the Wrack-Line," explores the balance between humans and nature. Collecting debris along the Massachusetts coastline, each piece carries a stark reminder of our impact on the ocean's ecosystem. Cleaned and transformed, they shed light on man-made materials polluting our waters and tangling wildlife.
At its core, my art is a beacon of hope, demonstrating the transformative power of creativity and advocating for positive change. It's a call to action, inspiring collective responsibility and environmental advocacy. By infusing discarded fragments with new meaning, I aim to foster respect for the environment and its preservation for future generations.
Bio
Rebecca McGee Tuck is a found object fiber sculptor and an ocean activist based outside of Boston, MA. Rebecca received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2019. Her work is a visual narrative of what she accumulates from a throwaway society, and as a result, she gives new life to what others discard. Tuck has shown her work in multiple juried shows throughout the Northeast, including the Danforth and Fitchburg Art Museums, Viridian Arts Gallery in New York City, the PEG Center for Art and Activism, and the George Marshall Store Gallery in York, Maine. She is the current artist in residence at the New Bedford Whaling Historical Park. Her series of work called Along the Wrack Line deals with the overwhelming amount of debris and plastic trash that contaminates our local New England beaches. Tuck works among her menagerie of debris from her studio at the Mill Contemporary Art Studios in Framingham, MA.