2024｜AP 3-D Art & Design｜sustained investigation 6
- Title
- Cleaning Sweep
- Size
- Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic paint, Wires
- Medium
- 6 x 7 x 30 inches
Artist Statement
This artwork reimagines the cleaner wrasse as the bristles of a toothbrush, symbolizing its role in maintaining marine health by removing parasites from larger fish. Just as toothbrush bristles scrub away debris to preserve oral hygiene, cleaner wrasses "clean" their clients, fostering a mutualistic relationship where both benefit—one receiving food, the other staying parasite-free. The focus of this piece is to highlight the often-overlooked but vital roles that small organisms play in sustaining larger ecological systems.