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Ser Serpas’s objects, which fill the first room, set the tone and tempo for The Gatherers, an exhibition of 14 international artists that deal in garbage and surplus, waste and excess, ...
"Trash is stuff that people just get rid of," says Cole. "I just treat the found things as beautiful objects." She says she hopes her work, and the exhibition, "changes the way people see trash." ...
The Tribune-Review reports how not one, not two, but 46 pieces by none other than Andy Warhol — one of the most famous Pittsburgh-born people around — was mistakenly put in the trash by ...
The Dumpster Divers use upcycled materials in their work. "Trash is stuff that people just get rid of," says Cole, a found object sculptor. "I just treat the found things as beautiful objects." ...
Taylor, a 5th grader at Northwoods Fine Arts Academy, was recently named the winner of the city’s “Trash Truck Art” contest. Taylor’s vibrant design has been transformed into a full-size ...
Earth Day was April 22. The day raises awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and its resources. First observed in 1970, the day brought national attention to waste disposal, the ...
One wing is filled with trash — plastic bags, batteries, plastic bread clips — representing the present. The other wing is painted a solid blue, representing the clean water communities can ...
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The ninth annual "Trash to Treasure" art contest has once again captivated the community, challenging local artists to transform recycled materials into stunning ...
If you come across some litter this April 22, you may feel called to reduce, reuse and recycle in honor of Earth Day. But discarded objects that find their way into the hands of these Long Island ...
After originally embracing the Swedish practice of “plogging” — picking up trash while out walking or running — Luby, a local comedian and businesswoman, wanted to expand her efforts on a ...
RethinkWaste has announced its annual Trash to Art contest, open to students in grades 3 to 5 within its service area. The contest encourages children to collect recyclable or trash materials and ...