The art of trash are words arranged in a close progression in a way you rarely see them. The impact we have on our environment has become a very crucial issue in recent years, all over the world. The reuse and recycle campaign is gaining momentum and led to an increasing number of artists finding ways to turn rubbish and waste into compelling and moving pieces of art.
Here at Rubbish Please we thought we’d share some of the latest creations from various artists, both known and yet to be discovered. We hope it’ll serve to inspire that creative side we know you all have. Various items have been put to good use including discarded computer bits, plastic bags, waste bins and old toys. Items that we spare no second thought for when throwing them away.
ART THAT WILL CHANGE WHAT YOU THROW AWAY
WASTE by Damien Hirst
• Not his usual choice of material this piece was created in 1994. It makes use of glass, steel, silicone rubber, wood and loads of medical waste.
Image: Damien Hirst
HELP by Asim Waqif
• This piece lies on the Yamuna River in Delhi and is the artist’s response to the problem the river endures from waste and sewage pollution on a daily basis. A metal frame spells out the word while plastic bottles and LEDs highlight the call for change.
Image: Asim Waqif
UNTITLED by Martin Roth
• This sculpture is constructed from two New York waste bins that have been filled with soil and planted with Morning Glory, a plant many people consider to be a weed. It comes with a sizeable price tag of almost $10,000
Image: Artsy
THE STARRY NIGHT by Jane Perkins
• This artist has found a way to recreate historic works of art using items found in your home. Starry Night is an almost perfect replica of Van Gogh’s piece with the same name. The difference is that she’s used Lego bricks, beads, buttons and toy dinosaurs amongst many other things. Perkins has also recreated the Mona Lisa and many more.
Image: Jane Perkins
ABC123 TABLE by Benjamin Rollins Caldwell
• Ever wondered what you can make using those alphabet and number blocks you loved as a kid? How about a fun table? Benjamin created it to inspire children to use items they have around them for something new. This artist also created an armchair using only computer hardware. Lady Gaga even featured the chair in a shoot to promote her ARTPOP album.
Image: BRC Designs
