Blunder the Hunt
Cardboard, paper, wire, PVC, paint.
Lionfish are an invasive species in Florida oceans and are harmful to the ecosystem because of their tendencies to devour native reef species. Divers are encouraged to hunt Lionfish through spearfishing, a method of fishing that impales the fish with a pointed edge mounted on a pole.
Python in Sight
Cardboard, paper, plastic bags, bubble wrap, paint.
Burmese Pythons are an invasive species in South Florida introduced through the exotic pet trade, and are harmful to the ecosystem because the reptile carnivorously devour native mammalian species.
Framed Invasives
Cardboard, watercolor paper, plastic, paper, aluminum.
These invasive plant species were introduced to Florida at various times for landscaping but quickly spread to be unmanageable. Similarly, waste such as plastic bottles, straws, and soda can are also featured and categorized as invasive species.
Insect Collection
Cardboard, Polymer clay, Styrofoam, plastic
On a pedestal, two shadow boxes display various insects. One box has rare and endangered butterflies native to Florida. The other box has invasive insects of Florida, which harm the ecosystems that allow native insects (and butterflies) to survive.