Trash To Treasure Art Exhibition

If you’ve been here for a while you already know how proud we are of the fact that all of the artworks created at Mosaics Lab are made from environmentally friendly and natural materials. Our ideology is rooted in sustainability and we are always eager to support any action or cause that is contributing to taking care of our planet, especially if it’s related to mosaic art. On that note let’s chat a bit about the ongoing Trash to Treasure art exhibition.

Coffee With Marilyn, gorgeous mosaic artwork was created by artist Renee Greenspan. It’s made of 676 recycled coffee k cups and 11 cans of spray paint and is inspired by Andy Warhols Marilyn Diptych. Image source: Link

Trash to Treasure is a brand new art exhibition currently on display at Mosaic Art Collective in Manchester, New Hampshire. The exhibition is created in partnership with the New Hampshire Art Association, and its straightforward title pretty much says it all. All of the artists taking part in the exhibitions are giving new life to their recyclable trash.

Traces, a stunning collagraph by the artist Diane St. Jean, printed with a plate made from found objects and food packaging materials. Image source: Link

Novel Possibilities artwork by multi-media artist Benjamin Stalnaker, created from discarded book dust jackets and picture books. Image source: Link

Beneath The Surface is a mixed-media masterpiece created by May Michaud Bothe the board and materials used are recyclables that got themselves a new and stunning life. Image source: Link

This environmentally-conscious exhibition showcases some of the amazing talents who use their artistic prowess to turn discarded objects into marvelous works of art. The show features a range of remarkable upcycled art pieces, as well as two special art pieces on loan from the Currier Museum. One is an amazing installation of work by Eriko Tsogo and the other is an interactive piece by Owen Lowery.

Fire by Eriko Tsogo, the renowned multidisciplinary artist, curator, and cultural producer. Image source: Link

Owen Lowery’s fantastic interactive artwork. Image source: Link

Quadriptych: Fragment from our Industrial Past was created by the amazingly talented mosaic artist Nikki Sullivan. It’s made of discarded metal and hand-cut stone and sodalite, as well as pebbles and beads. Image source: Link

The idea behind the exhibition is to inspire and educate its visitors about the challenging times our environment faces. Materials used range from food wrappers to discarded metal. The body of work showcased highlights the potential of recyclable waste and the significance of environmental consciousness. Some artworks are more discreet, while others are loud, but all send the same environmentally friendly message.

Warning for Congressmen, a statement-making environmentally conscious art created by the famous Jackie Hanson, made with a discarded panel, an array of garbage, and acrylic paint. Image source: Link

Morphing Reimagined, mixed media artwork by Stephanie Prouty, was created from an old painting’s canvas, modeling paste, cardboard, burlap, copper wire from an old charger, and more. Image source: Link

In the end, if you still have any qualms about whether trash is good for you or not, let me quote one of my favorite artists and wise men of the modern age: “You’re daddy’s dream, you’re peach in a cream and you’re finally ripe at last, but when you hit the sheets you just turn to trash, trash, trash!” Yes ladies, gents, and non-binary friends, Alice Cooper said that back in 1989 and it still rings true today…

If you are close by go and check out the awesome Trash to Treasure art exhibition, and if you are looking for a sustainable environmentally friendly mosaic artwork for your pace feel free to browse our fabulous catalog.

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