On view at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts is this exhibition titled the Trash Menagerie.
The exhibition is composed of 30 animal art pieces made of things that people typically throw away. Trash Menagerie aims to challenge viewers to examine the potential of everyday object before discarding them -- certainly a hot topic in these eco-friendly times.
Trash Menagerie will be at the Peabody Essex Museum’s interactive Art & Nature Center June 20, 2009 through June 2010.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycling Art
- Creating art pieces from discarded objects to promote eco-friendliness.
- Sustainable Art
- Encouraging the use of repurposed materials as an innovative approach to art creation.
- Environmental Awareness Art
- Challenging viewers to re-examine the potential of everyday objects before discarding them.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- An opportunity to incorporate upcycled materials into traditional art and design practices.
- Waste Management
- Introducing sustainable practices into waste management, and finding new ways of utilizing recyclable materials.
- Environmental Education
- Incorporating environmentally-themed art pieces into educational programs to raise awareness about eco-friendliness and sustainability.
