Last year I became greatly fascinated in works of trash art and how the use of usual household items, junk and scraps could be turned into any eye catching piece. Like most of Paul Villinski's creation "My Back Pages" was made from vinyl LP records and wire. Others were produced from aluminum cans, lead and even soot for a darker dramatic look. Each butterfly has its own distinct characteristic and details. In many cultures butterflies symbolizes the act of transformation and rebirth, clearly Villinski has captured just that. this is just one example of how recycling can be a form of art. 
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Up close and personal
I found this breathtaking image just surfing the web the other day. Creator Sayaka Ganz found comfort in her art by just using discarded objects from peoples' houses and giving them a second live. You cant tell exactly what this sculpture is made of, but looking closer you see that plastic utensils, toys, metal pieces and among other things were used.
This is quite captivating. The fact that it's made with everyday objects makes this even more interesting.
ReplyDeleteYour selections are very interesting. I love art that is transformative; making us re-examine everyday items. Last summer, there was a great show at the Cameroon Art Museum where one artist created collages from beauty items and another artist made sculptures of shacks from discarded housing materials. If I can find the link I will send it to you.
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