An important part of the Genius Junk project has been commissioning two artists to design and decorate a wheelie bin with an environmental theme.
Established Burnie artist Catherine Shield’s artwork is inspired by local areas which provide habitat for some of Tasmania’s native, threatened, and protected species. Catherine’s piece is on display at the Burnie Regional Library.
Using recycled materials, emerging artist Marion Kennedy has created a sandcastle on a cliff surrounded by ocean. Whilst the artwork provided Marion with the opportunity to repurpose her household waste, she also makes a statement about the rubbish which gets thrown into our oceans.
Marion’s wheelie bin is on display at the Business North West premises, shop 2/3 in the Plaza Arcade, Burnie. Alongside it is a powerful piece is by Libby Wilkinson. At first glance it is a pyramid of colourful fowler preserving jars. Upon closer reflection you will see that the pyramid is - literally - made from plastics and rubbish collected from local beaches. Libby’s extraordinary work made mainly from discarded waste can be seen on Instagram @libbyannewilkinson.
Diary entry cover page image: Catherine Shield’s designed and decorated wheelie bin.
L: Fowler Jars by Libby Wilkinson, R: wheelie bin created by Marion Kennedy