Art by Derek Gores via derekgores.com
Much in the way that the memories we live are locked away in our minds, the single-use objects we use – which make up a substantial amount of who we are on this earth today – are often distant remnants of forgotten times. Florida-based artist, Derek Gores, has designed a creative way to take some of these objects and transform them into colorful collage portraits we won’t soon forget by recycling magazines, labels and found materials to complete his work.
Photo by Thomas Johnson Photography via flickr
Due to greenhouse gasses that are building up in the atmosphere as a result of burning fossil fuels and razing forests, polar bears continue to struggle for survival. Unnatural behavior such as cannibalism and drowning are just a few of the growing concerns around the decreasing polar bear population.
Photo by World Bank Photo Collection via flickr
Kenya is a country with almost 35 million people, and yet it only produces less than 50% of the food its country needs to survive. Due to years of chemically induced industrial farming, much of the agricultural land has been destroyed.
Orphan gorilla at Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project. Photo by Tuesday Phillips.
Last year, while in Rwanda with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) for World Environment Day, I had the honor witnessing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat at the facility for the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, located at the base of the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda.
Cocoa-Cola Light. Photo via Helmut Smits’ website.
Artist Helmut Smits uses old tin cans, bottles, plastic, brass, and other found items to make interesting sculptures, designs (like his tin can drum set) and even lamps. Smits, who is a multidisciplinary visual artist from the Netherlands, says packaging of all kinds fascinates him and he likes the idea of using old items for creative purposes.
Photo by evilgreg3000 via flickr
In classic literary novels and poetry, trees are often appreciated and worshiped for the naturally protective attributes they provide. Today, though the number of trees gracing the earth is lower-and-lower each year, we can still resonate with this appreciation. They protect us from the harsh sun, shield us from wind, hide us from danger, give comfortable support when we need a peaceful resting place, and absorb CO2 from the atmosphere so that we can breathe.
Haroshi’s moose head. Photo by EcoDesenvolvimento via flickr.
Using old skateboard pieces from broken and crashed boards, Japanese artist, Haroshi, creates innovative art that bends the senses (and the board). Haroshi, who is also a longtime skateboarder himself, is inspired by styles such as wooden mosaic, dots and pixels. He is familiar with all intrinsic parts of the skateboard deck, including the shape, concave, truck, and wheels, so his designs are not only influenced by skateboards, but stem from a deep adoration and appreciate of skating.
Photo by iyoupapa via flick
To catch a glimpse of what’s in store for the next generation of light rail vehicles (LRV), one needs to look no further than the Japanese-built SWIMO. Exhibited this past week at the Mass-Trans Innovation in Japan, Kawasaki’s design has raised the curiosity of the industry and gained the attention of the public.
Photo by anadelman via flickr
This time of year you’ll see them everywhere. In patches on the side of the road, guarding porches in the suburbs, and taking up residence in local Farmer’s Markets. The pumpkin, which is a fruit indigenous to North America, has become a ubiquitous part of the fall season across the U.S., as well as parts of Europe.
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Art Made from Discarded Clothing
The average American produces 29 pounds of waste in one week. While most of this waste is generally in the form of (often compostable) trash, a small percentage of clothing makes its way to landfills where it can take years to biodegrade.
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