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To spread his message about endless waste production, Portuguese street artist Bordalo II (Artur Bordalo) creates stunning animal sculptures. However, unlike most artists, Bordalo doesn't buy his material - he scavenges it. He seeks to portray nature (animals) with the materials that threaten it.

Bored Panda has already written about Bordalo here and here but it's clear that the artist isn't going to stop his work anytime soon. While he started working in Portugal, now he is going global. His latest journeys feature stops in Estonia and the USA. He's bold, he's determined, and he's consistent - let's hope that Bordalo will stay this way and continue his fight.

More info: bordaloii.comFacebook | Instagram (h/t: colossal)

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Fox

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Kjorn
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

who'd want to put the trash away now?

Jane Clark
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing sculture out of car parts.

Jax Idaretobe
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW WOW WOW, so talented, beautiful work, have you done a horse?

Becky Bugh
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is in my home town of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Carolyn Stapleton
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! I have also worked with pollutants (litter) on 2 art cars (litter bug and stink bug) Stinkbug is covered in cigarette butts. Yours are more beautiful

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    Ouriço

    Ouriço

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    Josie Sturgess-Mills
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredible!!! I am truly impressed with your talent, this is genius!!!!!

    Susan Pratt
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazeing,I also like takeing trash and makeing artistic creations ,yours is much more creative beautiful

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    Yuwana

    Yuwana

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    Trash Kitten

    Trash Kitten

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    Kopitiam English
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy on the bucket looks cuterrrr.....

    Susan Pratt
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing, I want this cat in a frame on my wall,it's way too cool.,love it

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    Pelican

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    Evisa Isabella Rose
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent! Everything could be a canvas for an artist! Even a wrecked ship!

    Inurri
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too bad it's still in the water...

    Catherine Allen
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually a dive spot in Aruba, and a happy healthy reef!

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    #8

    Flying Squirrel Close Up

    Flying Squirrel Close Up

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    Kadi Kenk
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A suitable location especially since it is on the wall of the headquarters of World Cleanup Day 2018 :) www.letsdoitworld.org #letsdoit #worldcleanupday2018 and it is the animal on the Estonian Nature Fund "coat of arms".

    Isabelle Dragon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it sad that there is enough trash to do this, so good job doing this to show people that!

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    Camaleão

    Camaleão

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    Austin Artist
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again - love your work it's just fabulous!

    Susan Pratt
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anouther creative piece of art.

    Pamela Strandquest
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all of them are gorgeous. makes me proud to be part of the human race for a change

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    #11

    Flamingos

    Flamingos

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    Austin Artist
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a special place in my heart for flamingos:) My16 ft flamingo stands in Austin.

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    #13

    Wolf

    Wolf

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    Austin Artist
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your making me cry I'm so amazed :)

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    #15

    Filthy Whale

    Filthy Whale

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    Richard Pickman
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remind me the Danish movie "Samson and Sally".

    Sam VanBibber
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is nothing like this in US.

    Josie Sturgess-Mills
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again AWESOME and fabulous and you now have a new fan follower of your work!!!

    Austin Artist
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heart Hurts because of these issues.

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    Opossum

    Opossum

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    Sam VanBibber
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw one of these in my friends yard this morning...

    Becky Bugh
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas!

    Austin Artist
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I even enjoy possums -Possum s incredible:)

    Alaska da Boo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what did he do with all the emptied cans of spray paint?

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    Trash Puppy

    Trash Puppy

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    Palanca Negra

    Palanca Negra

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    #22

    Melting Pingouin

    Melting Pingouin

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    Deer

    Deer

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    Mouse

    Mouse

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    Susan Pratt
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love ,love ,love ,it ,is there any way to buy a print it any of your art work.?

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    Pi G

    Pi G

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    Bunny

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    Trasherpillar

    Trasherpillar

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    Golgo 13
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good job but that one is creepy.

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    Ldn Rat

    Ldn Rat

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    Apus Apus

    Apus Apus

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    Lynx Face Detail

    Lynx Face Detail

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    Badger

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    Blue Jay

    Blue Jay

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    Flying Squirrel

    Flying Squirrel

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    Green Grasshopper

    Green Grasshopper

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    Gold Finch

    Gold Finch

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    Gineta

    Gineta

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    Uma Cabra

    Uma Cabra

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    Wild Boar

    Wild Boar

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    Wip

    Wip

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