"El arte contemporáneo como herramienta de conciencia ante la contaminación del estero Huaylá", 2025

Abstract

This research projetc is base don the of wáter pollution, particulary in the Huaylá estuary, located in the Puerto Bolívar Parish, local residents have expressed concern about the contamination in the area, prompting the need to find a solution, through this investigation, the main objetive is to raise awareness and encourage reflection on the environmental crisis. Currently, this problema is having a significant impact-not only is the Huaylá estuary affected, but public health is also at risk, water is a fundamental pillar for both marine and human life, therefore, we seek out artists whose work aligns with theme-those whose creations promote critical reflection on water pollution, many of these artists produce murals, land art, sculptures, and other forms of expression to send a message of environmental awareness and the importance of protecting nature. These consequences directly affect human life and marine species that inhabit rivers, seas, lakes, and the Huaylá estuary itself, if these waters are polluted, they can harm marine life and, in turn, human health-especially since some of these species are consumed by people, additionally, pollution impacts economic growth, as contaminated seafood cannot be sold, directly affecting the local economy, for this reason, an in-depth investigation was conducted to gather valuable sources and gain a deeper understanding of the current problem. Once the research was completed, an artistic piece was created in the impressionist style, art serves as a powerful medium to express and raise awareness about current issues, the artwork represents the pollution of the Huaylá estuary using symbolic elements such as plastic waste in the water and the animals affected by it, including fish and birds, this visual representation aims to show the reality of what is happening in the estuary. The artwork Will be painted on a 1m x 80cm canvas, presenting an artistic proposal that highlights the pollution in the Huaylá estuary, it will feature plastic waste scattered around the estuary, emphasizing that humans are the main contributors to this pollution due to a lack of enviromental awareness through this proposal, the goal is to deliver a message of consciousness and inspire action to reduce pollution in the Huaylá estuary.