This project aims to dive into the potential of commonly overlooked materials, typically seen as waste and reimagine them as art pieces by recycling them. This genre of art has been explored before by artists such as Bill Thomson and Pablo Picasso who invented the idea of collage, pasting scraps of newspaper, photographs, and other items together to make a picture. I’m driven by the desire to challenge myself to dive deep into my imagination and finding a use for items that will go to waste. By embracing this creative piece, I’m aiming to expand my artistic skills and personal growth in illustrating art through different materials.

To begin the project, I’m planning on finding items in my house (or even the classroom) that are of no use anymore, and working with them to create a piece of art. Some challenges that I might face during this journey, might be the lack of materials or not finding good use of them. To resolve this issue, I’m planning on asking my peers and teachers for feedback and help. For example, I could ask my friends to envision what a pistachio shell could become beyond just being a shell or trash.