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What We Leave Behind is a new chapter within The Mona Lisa Project.
Created from plastic fragments collected and photographed along the Mediterranean coastline, these works transform discarded waste into symbols of memory, beauty and responsibility.
The plastic no longer represents pollution.
It becomes evidence of human existence.
Just as archaeology reveals the civilizations of the past through fragments of pottery and stone, future generations may come to know us through plastic.
Within this series, the Mona Lisa becomes a witness.
She does not judge.
She observes.
She carries the weight of what humanity leaves behind while continuing to embody beauty, hope and resilience.
For more than twenty five years, The Mona Lisa Project has explored identity through a single universal image.
This new body of work expands that exploration towards humanity's relationship with nature, consumption and legacy.
Each artwork begins as an original digital composition created by Florentijn Bruning.
Fragments of plastic collected from Mediterranean beaches become part of intricate visual compositions, transforming environmental waste into contemporary fine art.
The result is neither documentary nor activism.
It is visual reflection.
A reminder that even the smallest discarded object carries a story.
Acid- and lignin-free and made to last.
The natural finish enhances vibrancy and depth.
Textured matte surface that enhances depth without losing clarity.
Handmade wooden frame from Italy.
