Text by Anders Lorenzen Photos by Alex Macro, Andrea Jones, Carrig Wendy, Elisabeth Hoff and Tal Silverman The theme of this year’s Earth Day is Planet vs Plastics. In collaboration with the Association of Photographers, we bring you a series of photos exploring this theme. See below for the various photographers who in very different ways grabble and approach the […]
Event News: the Forager VR experience raises awareness about the crucial role the fungi underground world plays
Image courtesy of the artistsWinslow Porter and Elie Zananiri. By Anders Lorenzen Have you ever wondered what life inside a fungus is like? If the answer is yes and you happen to be in the London (UK) area then you are in luck. Image courtesy of the artists Winslow Porter and Elie Zananiri. Showing at the LFF Expanded exhibition at […]
Earth Action: Create Art for the Earth
Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. It’s easy to slip into a mindset that the environmental movement is all about cutting back and speaking up. […]
Making Art Without Waste
We all need an occasional reminder to motivate us to treat Mother Earth with dignity and respect. I found my motivation as an artist in converting trash and recycling into art. Hopefully, the pieces I create can inspire, remind, and motivate each of us to do our part. Recycling is a passion for me. I live and work in a […]
‘Uncanny’ Art Repurposes Recyclables
For some innovative upcyclers, aluminum is a favorite material. It is definitely an abundant material — after we pop the top, quench our thirst, and rinse out the residue. If you see some strikingly familiar images within the fanciful flamingo sculptures embellished by artist Francisco Sheuat, you’re on the right track. Perhaps it’s Sprite. Or Fanta. Or AriZona Iced Tea. Can […]