There is a very interesting art exhibit in the small gallery at the Desert Botanical Garden right now and it's called Reimagining Objects by artist Michelle Stizlein.
The description talks about how today garbage has formed patches the size of islands in our oceans. The Great Garbage Patch, also known as the Trash Vortex spans the waters from the west coast of North America to Japan. These art works made from discarded plastics and other objects draws attention to that issue.
Here is a closer view of the one above.
These pieces are meant to demonstrate the issue of the volumes of garbage we have set loose on the environment. The artist considers these to be "new blooms" made from discarded materials.
This photo might give you a perspective of the size of the pieces.
A closer look shows prescription bottles, vehicle reflectors along with buttons, bottle caps and plastic shards. They were all molded together to form this bloom that the artist calls Petalled Lacanora.
Those long white things around the edge are piano and organ keys.
They really are quite beautiful when you look at them as a whole.
8 comments:
Amazing what you can do with garbage!
At least all this plastic is not poluting the soil. Nice art pieces.
Unbelievably clever Sharon, It really is a horrifying situation re the recycling of waste products, we need to get much more vigilant in how we buy stuff these days. I don't think I've brought home anything in a plastic bag for many years now.
It's amazing what creativity can create. I love this kind of art.
These are beautiful but at the same time the message is so sad, Sharon. I sometimes wonder if there is hope for future generations.
Very creative, and timely.
Wow! Those ARE amazing. Bravo to the artist for turning trash into treasure!
You are right Sharon, similar path on both sides.
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