It is no wonder that modern art is becoming more and more eco-conscious and using recycled and refurbished material to convey a strong message in an aesthetic fashion. Art is as much about spreading a strong message that those who create it believe in, as it is about freedom of expression and manifestation of emotions. For some it can be very personal and for others it is a means to ignite a community (or even a race) that is caught in a deep slumber. We have seen that in the past and will continue to see artists, designers and sculptors do the same in future.
Yoshiaki Kaihatsu is renowned world over for his polystyrene sculptures and he once again stole the show at Roppongi Art Night in Tokyo this year. The annual event sees the best in the world display their amazing work each year in the heart of Tokyo and this year saw Kaihatsu bring out a ‘Happo-en’ that is crafted completely out of packaging that has been thrown away and shipping materials that are no longer in use.
It is indeed amazing how much of packaging is just wasted or thrown away each year across the globe. Most people just are so excited about their new gadget of interiors, that the packaging that it comes in immediately ends up most often in pieces and in the trash. All this plastic can cause huge headaches when they need to be finally disposed off at the landfills. The Tea House creation draws our attention to the huge industrial waste that is accumulated and how each one of us is contributing to it in some small way. Surely, we all could do with smarter and less toxic packaging…
Via: spoon-tamago
