Category Archives: RubbishArt

Pellucidar and The Dirty Dozen

Posted on August 28, 2020 by maryannadair

This piece by Pie Bolton entitled Pellucidar (2018) was part of The Dirty Dozen exhibition which ran from 18 July – 23 August 2018 at the subterranean Campbell Arcade in Melbourne based on one of Edgar Rice Burrough’s science fiction … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure

Posted on July 1, 2020 by maryannadair

Junky Projects is the street art contribution of refound items created by Daniel Lynch (born 1977). Lynch is a contemporary artist based in Melbourne and working in multiple media using waste and recycled materials as the principle material for his … Continue reading →

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May Your Cup Runneth Over and Be Squashed

Posted on May 19, 2018 by maryannadair

Left: Paper cup and straw by Jasper Jacobsen, Time’s Black Arrow (2014). Jasper Jacobsen is a Melbourne-based artist currently completing a Master of Contemporary Art degree at the Victorian College of the Arts. Centre: This paper cup was found in … Continue reading →

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I Just Don’t Understand

Posted on April 28, 2018 by maryannadair

A while ago I spotted this daubing on the side of a bridge spanning the A79 highway.  Clearly the original version has been ‘worked upon’ to remove the person’s name, but what I don’t understand is… Why did you stop … Continue reading →

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Cheezels are more than a Mynah Attraction

Posted on August 1, 2016 by maryannadair

Don’t get me wrong! Not for one moment am I saying that Peter Trusler’s art is rubbish, but I love the use of rubbish within Peter Trusler’s art! Especially the inclusion of a discarded, empty Cheezels bag. (Def: highly cheesy … Continue reading →

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How to save money over Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2015 by maryannadair

Yes, every year the news is full of how much the average person spends on Christmas, whether it be food, presents or decorations. Here’s a handy hint on saving on Christmas decorations and re-using your resources in new and creative … Continue reading →

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