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disruptive representation of the material world, could prompt one to experience aspects of this world
‘anew’ and, consequently, allow for a different kind of understanding and response. This paper

considers the potential of performance art as a catalyst for experiencing the problem of plastic pollution
‘anew’ and thus potentially prompting fresh attempts to address the issue in our everyday contexts.

Luke Rudman, a performance artist and student at Nelson Mandela University, has been working on
such a project and his work will be considered as a case study in considering the above proposition.

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