The challenge is on to create artworks from otherwise discarded waste with the objects to be included in the Great Upcycle Challenge, prizes awarded to winning artworks and the works to be included in an exhibition.
Last weekend a number of people participated in the great upcycle workshop at Lawson’s Shed at Pomona where they were inspired by a group of artists who showed them how to turn everyday items of waste into works of art.
Among them was artist Mo Riggs who used plastic milk bottles to create reading and writing boards for preschoolers.
Suzi Wildgoose showed people the art of coiling using cut up scraps of old blankets.
Mia Hacker encouraged people to make their own mark in art. By cutting up discarded library books, participants reconstructed them in a visual representation of themselves.
“It’s deconstructing what other people have created to make your mark,“ Mia said.
Michelle Kurth cut chip packets and old tee-shirts into strips and taught people how they could be used for weaving.
And Caitlin Seaton showed participants how to turn bits of cardboard into desktop tidies.
Initiated by Pomona and District Community House, the workshop provided inspiration for the Great Upcycle Challenge, an event in which people submit their art made from recycled items to be judged and then exhibited and prizes will be awarded.
Submissions for artwork will be accepted on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October. The works will be judged by artist Lucy Yule, Noosa Art Gallery director Michael Brennan and Noosa councillor Joe Jurisevic.
The exhibition will be held from 2-13 November at Pomona Railway Station Gallery.
For more information phone Pomona Community House on 5485 2427 or visit pomonacommunityhouse.com.au
