New Developments in Franziska Fennert’s The Monument of Anthropocene Project

The Monument of Anthropocene project view. All images courtesy of the artist

The Monument of Anthropocene project view. All images courtesy of the artist

Since its inception in 2020, German artist Franziska Fennert's The Monument of Anthropocene has been an innovative endeavor that transforms plastic waste into bricks for a temple-inspired monument rooted in the principles of a circular economy. Based in Yogyakarta, this project has gained support from the Indonesian Circular Economy Forum, Germany, Indonesia, and CSIRO (Australia).

In its latest phase, Fennert's team produces artwork and interior items from recycled plastics, such as tiles and ornamental bricks. Local residents in Bawuran are trained to carve artistic reliefs, while scientists fromBRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia) areoptimizing the use of recycled materials. Fennert is seekingfurther governmental support toexpand this sustainable art initiative, all while championing sustainability and circular economy principles for the benefit of society.