Collage
Below are some examples of using the collage technique to raise awareness about plastic pollution. Simply glue the plastic items to a surface, I like to use drift wood. Either paint the surface first of leave it as it is. Experiment with different glues. PVA is flexible but takes longer to dry. Wood contact glue works very well but has slightly brownish yellow colour. Super glue is good but can be brittle. See what works best for you.
As glue is also a type of plastic, you might want to avoid it. In that case, have a look here for some different techniques such as installation art and mosaics.
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Squid Lures – Nina Clayton, 2018 |
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The Ocean is Crying – Nina Clayton 2017
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Plastictopus – Nina Clayton 2019
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Don’t think they will forgive you, Detail – Nina Clayton, 2020 |
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Nina with Ocean Crying II, exhibited in Phnom Penh
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Irrawady – Nina Clayton 2020
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Don’t think they will forgive you – Nina Clayton, 2020
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Plastic Turtle – Nina Clayton 2019
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Hang On – Nina Clayton, 2017
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Plastic squid caught by kingfisher – Nina Clayton 2018
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Detail, Plastic squid caught by kingfisher – Nina Clayton 2018 |
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Visionary – Nina Clayton 2018
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Plasticocerous – Nina Clayton 2020
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Basket Collage – Nina Clayton, 2018 |
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Squid Lures – Nina Clayton, 2018
Next step, put on an exhibition and invite many people! Alternatively, display the artworks in a public space where many people will view them such as a bar, restaurant, the beach, school or office.
Head over here for more awareness raising artwork made from beach plastic
Use the space below to share your ideas or artwork. Thanks 🙂
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