Question

Study these pictures.

1. What do you think these pieces are made of?
2. Make a list of some items which are considered waste.
3. How would you define ‘Art from Waste’?

Share your ideas with the class.

Answer 1

1. They appear to be made from reusable waste materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, bottle caps, fabric scraps or other discarded items.
2. Examples include old newspapers, cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, cans, glass jars, used packaging, fabric scraps and broken household items.
3. Art from Waste is the creation of useful or decorative objects by creatively reusing materials that would otherwise be thrown away.