What is Forgotten

2021, Photography Art.

In this video, multidisciplinary artist Jet Coghlan shares a series of photographs taken along the shores of Lake Ontario for A Greener Future’s Litter Art project. Their images use sarcasm to spark conversations about pollution, capitalism and the unsustainable practices that leave their mark on our shorelines.
Jet reflects on their artistic practice, working with found and recycled materials to challenge dominant narratives and imagine different ways of living. Through photography and spoken reflections, they invite us to consider how we relate to the environment and what we choose to leave behind.

Jet Coghlan

Jet is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher whose work explores environmental responsibility, accessibility and the systems that shape everyday life. Working across photography, video, performance and found materials, they use art to question dominant narratives and imagine more equitable ways of living. Jet studied fine arts at McMaster University and exhibited with their 2021 graduating class in SUMMA: QUIXOTIC. They also received Hamilton Artists Inc.’s 2021 Ignition Award for Distinction. Their practice brings together experimentation, community connection and a commitment to making art accessible.

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