The Art Of Recycyling

When we say crises, pandemics, global problems, life and the world are in an unknown as always. However, there is much that can be said with foresight, of course. The only real life continues in one way or another, and in this life, of course, everything is for humans.

One can be happy with many things. Happiness is very relative yes, but there are some things that are beyond relative. Like art. One cannot do without art. Art has the power to heal everything. For example, it immediately heals wrong ideas. Declaring plastic as bad by some circles is improved by art.

The fact that the depths of the ocean are thought as if the existence of plastic is the fault of plastic continues to be improved with art. Made entirely from plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean, this exhibition of sustainable art arrives in Burnaby for the first time in Western Canada. An art sculpture exhibition made entirely from recycled plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean will soon be on display in Burnaby, BC.

The exhibition “Washed Ashore”, which will be held from February 23 to April 30 at the Grand Court of Metropolis in the Metrotown shopping center, consists of nine giant marine wildlife sculptures. Originally from the US state of Oregon, this exhibition will be shown for the first time in Western Canada. The exhibition has also appeared at Smithsonian's National Zoo and The Kelly Clarkson Show. With nearly six million tons of plastic waste entering the oceans each year, each sculpture on display aims to highlight what types of waste can be found in the ocean, from beach toys and plastic containers to automobile tires and electronics. Some of the nautical sculptures on display at Metropolis include Octavia the Octavia, 9 feet by 12 feet, weighing 1,200 pounds; and Grace the Humpback Whale Tail is 10 feet high and 12 feet long and weighs 1,800 lbs.

“The Washed Shore exhibit is a beautiful and influential art exhibit created to educate visitors about the importance of sustainability and reducing plastics in our oceans,” said Alice Wong, marketing manager for Metropolis at Metrotown. “We are excited to showcase this exhibition in Western Canada, where we are deeply connected to the ocean. I look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages to experience this unique exhibition.” Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea, is a non-profit organization that uses art to spread a message against plastic pollution. In ten years, Washed Ashore has processed more than 35 tons of plastic pollution from the Ocean beaches of the Pacific Northwest to create over 85 works of art.

Art lovers who visit such exhibitions should realize that these plastics do not go to the ocean on their own. There are many wastes in the sea, not just plastic. Glass, metal, wood and cardboard waste continues to take place in the seas and oceans as a disgraceful work of human beings. Exhibitions and events of this kind continue to put our shame on us. Please, please don't throw your waste into nature and don't put your own blame on these materials.