|  | | Butts on the Beach.70cm x 75cm (approx.) 2008 | | | | Discarded cigarette butts collected on Falmouth beach. Most cigarette ends stamped out in gutters get washed out to sea by the drainage system. In 2006, 1.9 million cigarette ends were recorded in a survey from beaches around the world (Ocean Conservancy,2007). Each filter contains carcinogens such as nitrosamines, quinoline, benzpyrene, cadmium. ammonia, nitrogen dioxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic and hydrogen sulphide. These toxins leach into the ocean water and into the stomachs of marine life.
Photographic print sold (permanent collection of Falmouth Art Gallery. Cornwall)
ORIGINAL -£3,950
Unframed Ltd edition giclee prints available
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 | Working at the Falmouth Art Gallery where this "Butts on the Beach" is currently exhibited, I've been able to observe people's reactions. Mostly folks are astounded and really look at the piece. Keep up the great work, Georgina! You are making a difference. | -- Glyn Winchester, 3/30/09
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