Washed Ashore

While visiting our local zoo, we got to see an art exhibit called “Washed Ashore.”  It featured large animal sculptures made entirely from trash which was found on beaches.  The pieces were quilt large and very impressive.

This puffin gives you an idea of the attention to detail that was used.

Gatorade lids add texture to the feet.

It’s all  held together with some sort of stapling.

Sea anemone and other plants.  Can you see how colored items were inserted into plastic bottles and used for the sides?

A big octopus.

And a detail shot.

There were about 8-10 of these sculptures.  Here’s a penguin.

I was amazed by the skill and CREATIVITY required to build these pieces.  And also, by the vast array of junk that washes up on our shores!

Ellen Lindner