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. 

Squid Lures – Nina Clayton, 2018

The Ocean is Crying – Nina Clayton 2017

Plastictopus – Nina Clayton 2019 Don’t think they will forgive you, Detail  – Nina Clayton, 2020  Nina with Ocean Crying II, exhibited in Phnom Penh  Irrawady – Nina Clayton 2020  Don’t think they will forgive you – Nina Clayton, 2020   Plastic Turtle – Nina Clayton 2019 Hang On – Nina Clayton, 2017 Plastic squid caught by kingfisher – Nina Clayton 2018  Detail, Plastic squid caught by kingfisher – Nina Clayton 2018  Visionary – Nina Clayton 2018 Plasticocerous – Nina Clayton 2020

Basket Collage – Nina Clayton, 2018

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 🙂