Recycled Art
"Creativity is making marvelous out of the discarded"
-Kye BairdWhat is Recycled Art?
Recycled art is creating artwork made from discarded materials that once had another purpose. This includes anything from old plastic toys and vehicle tires to scraps of cloth and building supplies. Artists who make recycled art take those materials and make them into something new.
Be sure to complete STEPS 1 - 4!
Recycled Art
Step 1: LEARN
Turn your TRASH into TREASURE!
That would be a good slogan for this lesson. Recycling material and turning that material into art is one of the most rewarding types of art you can create. Think about it. Instead of creating garbage you create art. WOW! What a concept. Some innovative artists around the world are taking this concept to new heights. Check it out!
Watch Video then proceed to STEP 2
Recycled Art Festival
Step 2: EXPLORE
Explore this recycled art festival to see how these artists are finding innovative ways to turn junk into art! Check out this festival to start imagining how you can look at materials in a different way.
Watch video then proceed to STEP 3
Recycled Art
Step 3: CREATE
Is there a particular material at home that you notice piling up that would normally be considered trash? Time to turn that "hunk o' junk" into something new! Take a look at the following ideas which may be completely different based on what materials you have available to you. Remember:
~You can create ABSTRACT or REPRESENTATIONAL artwork!
~You can MAKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT than what is shown in the videos/pictures. Maybe you use the same material, but make something completely different! If you have something else in mind, GO FOR IT!
TIER 1 = Beginner TIER 2 = Skilled TIER 3 = Advanced TIER 4 = Expert
Create your Recycled Art piece then proceed to STEP 4
TIER 1
Toilet Paper RollTIER 2
Plastic Water Bottle
TIER 3
Mixed Material Sculpture
TIER 4
Arrangement (no adhesive)
Write About It
Step 4: DISCUSS
Reflection is an important part of the art process. Reflection is when an artist thinks back upon his/her artwork and wonders about ways the art could be made better next time it is made, or what things were learned through the art process. Fill out this lesson's ART REFLECTION SHEET to finish lesson.
