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I Recycle Used Plastic Into Sculptures
I Recycle Used Plastic Into Sculptures
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When first encountering my art I want my viewers to see an animal in motion such as horses galloping out from a gallery wall, or dolphins swimming above, or polar bear family diving for fish. I want to share the imagination of what it might feel like to gallop like a horse and feel the wind going through my mane, or to swim like a dolphin and feel the water and sunlight against my fins.

When the viewers get up close to my sculpture, it becomes apparent that these animals are made of plastic kitchen items and other household objects. You might even have the same identical spoon or spatula in your kitchen drawer. Upon further inspection viewers may notice that many of the objects are stained or bent, because these are all second hand items bought from thrift stores and collected from friends and family.

I call my style “3D Impressionism”. I use plastic objects like brush strokes in a painting by Van Gogh. The plastic items are my collaborators, and they inform the aesthetic decisions I make as well as educate me about environmental issues.

More info: sayakaganz.com

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    Exploring the fascinating world of three-dimensional artistry, there’s remarkable ingenuity in transforming everyday items into captivating sculptures. For an artist passionate about portraying animals in motion, these beautiful creations can become a powerful statement. These creations echo the spirit of wire sculpting techniques that creatively morph household objects into stunning visual experiences.

    Consider exploring these unique ideas about crafting sculptures with common items for imaginative inspiration.


     

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

    When I look at the horses, I can 'feel' the wind sweeping by. Brilliant work!

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

    I love these!!! The Dolphins and the whale look like blown glass! I never would've guessed that my plastic fork could be so beautiful!

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

    I have campaigned against litter waste and for recycling all my life - respect using the materials like this love it

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

    wow, cool. thanks for posting this. inside, when I see people using plastic or common junk we toss out, I secretly feel jealous and excited equally inspired to do something knowing anything is possible to make out of this old nasty junk.

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

    I have to wonder how she gets these amazing art works to stay together???

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

    are you wearing lung protection when you work? if not, you can count on lung disease in a few short years.

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

    The sense of movement is unbelievable! Amazing work.

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

    Beautiful sculptures. However, not forgetting the underlying message that articles used to make them hurt these creatures in real life.

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

    The horses and the dolphin are at Chimei Museum in Tainan, Taiwan. We we just visited the Sayaka exhibition today, they're really beautiful.

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

    Breathing life into the inanimate

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

    The creativity of turning the everyday in to the extraordinary... I'm blown away I love your mind

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

    I believe I may have seen two or more of your beautiful art on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in CA. The whale and the sea gull. GORGEOUS ♡

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

    Drop dead gorgeous!!! Are any of these available for sale?

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

    agreed! I would love to buy one of these. They are gorgeous!

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

    Nice work, you're statues look beautiful!

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

    When I look at the horses, I can 'feel' the wind sweeping by. Brilliant work!

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

    I love these!!! The Dolphins and the whale look like blown glass! I never would've guessed that my plastic fork could be so beautiful!

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

    I have campaigned against litter waste and for recycling all my life - respect using the materials like this love it

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

    wow, cool. thanks for posting this. inside, when I see people using plastic or common junk we toss out, I secretly feel jealous and excited equally inspired to do something knowing anything is possible to make out of this old nasty junk.

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

    I have to wonder how she gets these amazing art works to stay together???

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

    are you wearing lung protection when you work? if not, you can count on lung disease in a few short years.

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

    The sense of movement is unbelievable! Amazing work.

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

    Beautiful sculptures. However, not forgetting the underlying message that articles used to make them hurt these creatures in real life.

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

    The horses and the dolphin are at Chimei Museum in Tainan, Taiwan. We we just visited the Sayaka exhibition today, they're really beautiful.

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

    Breathing life into the inanimate

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

    The creativity of turning the everyday in to the extraordinary... I'm blown away I love your mind

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

    I believe I may have seen two or more of your beautiful art on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in CA. The whale and the sea gull. GORGEOUS ♡

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

    Drop dead gorgeous!!! Are any of these available for sale?

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

    agreed! I would love to buy one of these. They are gorgeous!

    Load More Replies...
    Thi Bu
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice work, you're statues look beautiful!

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