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Here Are My 22 Assemblage Paintings That I Created To Bring Awareness To Plastic Waste

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Most conventional plastic crap is made from non-biodegradable petrochemicals—instead of decomposing over time, it simply breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces (micro-plastics).

Since the 1950’s, plastic has become a popular material in the world: used in endless ways, found in countless items, and often made to be discarded and disregarded in mere minutes.

Since the majority of plastic is non-biodegradable, plastic waste has only accumulated over time, affecting our physical health and environment. In an effort to bring awareness to this issue and to keep some plastic from going into landfills or the ocean, I make art from plastic waste. What can we do to make a change?

Spread awareness, be mindful of plastic consumption, demand more plastic be made biodegradable—buying only plastic items that are. Be creative about making a change!

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#1

Plastic Crap Venus

Plastic Crap Venus

Assemblage painting made from single-use and non-recyclable plastic.

Final score:

29points

Christine Rose Curry

manon M 4 years ago

Yes great idea

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#2

Concrete Jungle

Concrete Jungle

Final score:

24points

Christine Rose Curry

Jessica 4 years ago

sad but true... alot of Albatross birds are dying from plastic in their stomachs

3points

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#3

Our Lady Of Plastic

Our Lady Of Plastic

Final score:

20points

Christine Rose Curry

#4

China Doesn’t Want Our Plastic Crap Anymore

China Doesn’t Want Our Plastic Crap Anymore

At the end of 2017, China announced it was going to start restricting imported plastic (and other goods) for recycling. For decades, the USA had sent tons and tons of plastic to China for this reason. Once the restrictions were put in place, waste management companies in America had to find other options for recycling. The two choices: greatly increase the price for recycling or throw it away— most have chosen the latter.

Final score:

19points

Christine Rose Curry

elia 84631 4 years ago

China finally cares about Earth, besides the geopolitical hate.

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#5

Squid

Squid

Final score:

19points

Christine Rose Curry

VANILLA 4 years ago

PLEASE people keep in mind, when you litter junk, another animal dies. No one deserves to die

4points

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#6

Final score:

19points

Christine Rose Curry

VANILLA 4 years ago

Day of the dead..

3points

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#7

Plastic Crap Jesus

Plastic Crap Jesus

Final score:

18points

Christine Rose Curry

sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago

Art work is well done, I just pray, people will keep it in their memory, of Plastic, and more Plastic !!!

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#8

Sushi

Sushi

Final score:

15points

Christine Rose Curry

Jessica 4 years ago

might as well be eating plastic. fish are full of micro plastics

4points

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#9

Octopus Garden

Octopus Garden

Final score:

15points

Christine Rose Curry

Jessica 4 years ago

we all live in a plastic submarine a plastic submarine.

3points

#10

Sushi

Sushi

Final score:

14points

Christine Rose Curry

#11

Thank You

Thank You

Final score:

12points

Christine Rose Curry

sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago

We must see these, to understand the gravity, what more can be done, wake up people !!!

0points

#12

Sushi

Sushi

Final score:

11points

Christine Rose Curry

ArhomR 4 years ago

Sad.

0points

#13

Final score:

9points

Christine Rose Curry

sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago

It is so overwhelming !!!

0points

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#14

Petrochemical Tsunami

Petrochemical Tsunami

Final score:

9points

Christine Rose Curry

#15

Final score:

9points

Christine Rose Curry

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#16

Final score:

9points

Christine Rose Curry

#17

Prick!

Prick!

Final score:

9points

Christine Rose Curry

manon M 4 years ago

Wow dur à admettre

0points

#18

Paper Or Plastic

Paper Or Plastic

Final score:

9points

Christine Rose Curry

#19

Sushi

Sushi

By the year 2050, scientists predict that there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans.

Final score:

8points

Christine Rose Curry

Kathleen Flaherty-Hibbs 1 year ago

All of your work is wonderful! What do you use to glue everything together?

0points

#20

Final score:

8points

Christine Rose Curry

#21

Sushi

Sushi

Final score:

6points

Christine Rose Curry

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#22

Final score:

6points

Christine Rose Curry

Lynn Greene 4 years ago

I hope that, someday, it will be impossible to find materials for this plastic art. They are making cups out of algae so maybe. Thank you for this thoughtful, amazing art. I'm busy rethinking how to create a bigger art statement about justice and how we treat the earth and each other.

1point

Christine Rose Curry

Hello! My name is Christine Rose Curry. I’m a professional artist and muralist living in the historic town of Louviers, Colorado. I have a fine art degree from The Metropolitan State University of Denver, and have created several public murals in Colorado. I am also honored to be a member at EDGE Gallery, in the fabulous 40West Arts District. A Colorado Native, I love the outdoors, making art, gardening, fishing, and spending time with my husband and cats.

Hello! My name is Christine Rose Curry. I’m a professional artist and muralist living in the historic town of Louviers, Colorado. I have a fine art degree from The Metropolitan State University of Denver, and have created several public murals in Colorado. I am also honored to be a member at EDGE Gallery, in the fabulous 40West Arts District. A Colorado Native, I love the outdoors, making art, gardening, fishing, and spending time with my husband and cats.

Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

What do you think ?

Jessica 4 years ago

These are aww inspiring!!! iv been collecting plastic sh** forever wanting to make art with them. I LOVE THESE!!! AMAZING WORK.BRAVO

3points

ArhomR 4 years ago

Beautiful work. Effective commentary. Awful reality.

2points

Kari Andrews 4 years ago

Wow it’s amazing work but a sad and frustrating story of the plastic. I would just like to know how the artist was able to safely create #19 “Prick”. Working with all those used needles is pretty scary.

1point

hobbitly 4 years ago

I think those are syringes, they dont always have needles.

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Jessica 4 years ago

These are aww inspiring!!! iv been collecting plastic sh** forever wanting to make art with them. I LOVE THESE!!! AMAZING WORK.BRAVO

3points

ArhomR 4 years ago

Beautiful work. Effective commentary. Awful reality.

2points

Kari Andrews 4 years ago

Wow it’s amazing work but a sad and frustrating story of the plastic. I would just like to know how the artist was able to safely create #19 “Prick”. Working with all those used needles is pretty scary.

1point

hobbitly 4 years ago

I think those are syringes, they dont always have needles.

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