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Recycled Art Blog
Seeking out the finest recycled art and artists from around the world.
Artist Henri Sagna of Senegal has become a world famous artist known for his recycled art forms to promote recovery and recycling. He has created unique sculptures, with every raw material for those being derived from recycled items. His work has been prominently displayed in the galleries of France where he has been listed as one of the 10 most creative artists by the Dapper Museum in Paris. His work like the Fish is simple, yet exquisite designs. He has successfully been creating his artwork to actively promote recycling.


Artist Robert The creates art work made out of books that have been discarded. He uses them to create designs that vary in shape form and style. The artist creates both objects and sculptures made out of paper. He has always used discarded books and put them to good use with the intention that people notice the art work and realize the need to recycle. He has been a formidable force in the promotion of recycling as a part of our lives and using artistic talents to augment it.



Dumpster Drivers of Philadelphia are a group of 40 artists and designers who have joined hands to form this formidable group that is dedicated to recycling. All the members of this group have come together for the promotion of the single cause and each of them creates art work using discarded items. There are numerous art works and sculptures that the group has created and they have been exhibited in various art shows. The groups’ art work includes animal as well as abstract art work.


Artist Nemo Gould creates hypothetical sci fi beings in as his sculptures and art forms. His artwork is created from trash collected from dumpsites and then he uses his imagination to create design forms that are alluring, mysterious and remarkably creative. His creations are abstract as well as humanoid in nature. However there is one message that each of them sends across aloud. And that message is to promote recycling. His work has been exhibited on all forms of popular media including TV and magazines.



Modern Metal Works is a company that has created immense structures and sculptures using recyclable materials. They have used metallic items that have been discarded to make items of utility as well. One of the finer aspects of their work is to create beautiful sculptures that are simply designed and beautifully executed. Most of these are made using a fusion of wires created out different types of metals. The highlights are the Hospital dog and Dragonfly sculpture. All the creations are made from recyclable materials.


Artist Angela Singer is an animal rights activist and creates artwork using discarded taxidermies. She uses the items to create new art forms which help put her message across and also clearly indicates the divide between humans and animals. While her work is not conventional it has a huge impact considering she uses real taxidermies. This is a recycling art campaign to spread awareness of cruelty against animals. The artist clearly sends the message across by decorating these animals to put her point across.


Russian artist Oleg Buryan creates art out of used materials. He uses the traditional form of Dada to bring out humor and quirkiness in his art forms. All his work has been created using items that have been discarded and can be recycled. He uses anything that he can lay his hands on to convert it into art, whether it is a block of wood or a funnel or even a vase. He has created exquisite art work and each of which is as good as the other.



The RAKE showroom is a showroom for art work exhibition and this showroom is artwork in itself. The materials used in the creation of this showroom are items discarded during the construction of buildings nearby. The architect used reused windows, ceilings and doors. The floor in the main room is made out of a cube of recycled wood. The whole structure was created with the assistance of the local community which showed interest in this eco friendly program. As a building, it has architectural beauty and as artwork, it is impeccable.


The uses of wire can be many. However converting them into art work that is attractive takes a certain level of skills. This is exactly what a Russian artist has done. He has used discarded CAT 5 cables to create amazing soldier figurines that can make the space they occupy look like a warzone. The idea is original and what is more important is the execution of the idea that has come out to be impeccable. These gun yielding wire soldiers can easily compete with the GI Joe.



The use of Paper guns is the best way to declare war on pollution. Chinese artists have uses recycled paper to create beautiful looking life size guns. These guns are replicas from the ones used in movies and also feature “Noisy Cricket”, the small gun used in the Men in Black movie. These guns are not only beautiful works of art but also a perfect souvenir for all the action movie lovers. The concept is unique and also promotes recycling as a part of one’s work.


Professor George W. Hart is a professor who uses recycled cardboard. His 3-D design called Frabjous has been derived from a geometric puzzle concept by the same name. The professor decided to bring it off the book and create one in reality. He used parts of discarded cardboard boxes and armed with a knife, glue and tapes, he created component shapes for the art form and created a design that requires a genius to visualize. The art also promotes recycling as a channel for innovation.


Simple can be artistic. It all lies in the idea. This has been proven by Cardboardlove.com. The creator of the website decided to channel creativity and realized that simple messages written on cardboard pieces derived from discarded boxes can look remarkably beautiful. All that the artist has done is to write a message on a piece of cardboard and drawn some doodles along with these messages. When you look at the entire piece, it looks like artwork on the whole. It is one of the most original ideas in the recent times.


Artist Richard Sweeny uses recycled paper to create sculptures which are intricate, detailed and innovative. His modular paper architectures bear such elegance that it is hard to believe that it all has been created using paper. It is hard to comprehend how the paper has been folded inwards and joined to create the beautiful and intricate design that the artist calls Modular form in paper. This is yet another mind dazzling creation that has been created by recycling waste paper.



Origami and paperwork combined has resulted in this immaculate art form. A Chinese artist has created a replica of Bumblebee character from the world famous transformers series. This is an incredibly detailed art form which has been created using KFC bucket lids and Onion custard boxes. The raw material was picked from places where these boxes were discarded and the end result was an incredibly beautiful art work. This is a clear indication of enormous talent of the creator and the purposeful art that promotes recycling.



Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew is a temple made of recycled beer bottles. This temple based in Thailand is one of the most beautiful architectural creation and is a symbol of modernism as well as rationale. The monks have built this temple and in an effort to ensure that beer bottles do not pollute the environment and must be utilized. What can give a bigger message than the spiritual beliefs of people. 1 million beer bottles have been used to create this architectural marvel.


Recycled Rover is a dog made out of recycled newspaper. This is a beautiful dog architecture that has been created using discarded newspapers. These newspapers were tightly woven after being corded. This is an art structure that has been created as a decorative item and the end result is an exceedingly cute canine that is adorable and can be hugged whenever you want to. This is a creation that promotes recycling and also adds to the beauty of the room or area where it is kept.


Paper can be recycled in many forms but what that it can be used to make a beautiful house is one of the rare uses. Eve’s Garden is a beautiful Bead and Breakfast installation that has been made using papercrete, a substance created by recycling paper. Clyde Curry, the creator of this structure found that recycling paper to make bricks is a viable option. Using the same method, he can dispose off Styrofoam as well. This is an eco friendly creation that marks the vitality of recycling.


Pure art does not follow tradition and the Cutlery Corpse is no exception. This is a design that has been created by 4 Kingston based artists who used recycled knives and forks. The objective was to raise awareness about the use of sub-standard food. The artists have created this macabre art to depict what happens when food of bad quality is provided for the masses. This is an art form that creates an impact and drives home exactly the point it makes.


Artist Ivan Twohig has created a structure created under Mission Creep. This skull architecture has been created using recycled carton boxes and fastened with IKEA tapes. What is noticeable is the simplicity of the design structure and the overall elegance with which it has been created. The artist is a patron of recycling and therefore made a strong statement with this architecture. The utmost vital component of this art is that it can be easily broken down and reassembled elsewhere.


Artist Geke Wouters has brought forth a revolutionary form of art work in the form of organic, edible bowls. The artist uses vegetables like carrots, pepper, beet root and leeks along with many others to create bowls which are paper thin. The artist uses a special technique to convert the organic layers into thin walls. This involves a unique dying and forming process. When these bowls take place, they have immaculate features and looks. The artist sends a philosophical message with the vulnerability of these bowls. This is a totally different form of recycling promotion.



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