Youth construct tribute from discarded plastic debris
In an innovative approach to raise environmental consciousness, the "Plastic Waste Memorial" project has been launched in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), funded by the NRW Family Ministry. This project is an extension of artist Dirk Krüll's "Plastic Army" series, which uses recycled plastic waste to create powerful sculptures that symbolise the scale of plastic pollution.
The "Plastic Waste Memorial" project invites young artists to collaborate with Dirk Krüll, delving into themes of environment, waste, and waste management. The initiative aims to educate and engage children and young people in waste management issues, fostering a sense of responsibility and empowering them to influence societal problems through their own actions.
The project's design process primarily focuses on the upcycling process, creating art from waste. Participants collected and cleaned waste as part of the project, transforming it into thought-provoking sculptures that serve as a memorial for plastic waste. One such sculpture has been installed on the sight barrier of the Stadtwerke park on Kettwiger Street.
The sculpture, a product of the upcycling process, serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of plastic waste on our environment. It encourages passersby to stop and reflect, reinforcing the urgency of environmental protection. The sculpture is not just a piece of art, but a call to action, urging collective action against plastic pollution.
The "Plastic Waste Memorial" project includes an educational component about the waste cycle, providing participants with a deeper understanding of the environmental issues at hand. The project is part of Dirk Krüll's "Plastic Army" series, demonstrating the potential of art to inspire behavioural change towards recycling and waste reduction.
[1] For more information about the "Plastic Waste Memorial" project and its impact, please visit the NRW Family Ministry's official website.
- This extension of Dirk Krüll's "Plastic Army" series, the "Plastic Waste Memorial" project, is rooted in environmental-science, as it aims to educate and inspire young people about climate-change and waste management issues.
- By collaborating with Dirk Krüll and participating in the "Plastic Waste Memorial" project, young artists can engage in learning about the waste cycle and contribute to personal-growth, as they gain skills in recycling and upcycling.
- The "Plastic Waste Memorial" project, with its sculptures made from plastic waste, demonstrates the connection between science, art, and education-and-self-development, as it encourages people to ponder the impact of plastic pollution on our environment and take action.
