green art
SurVivArt Offers a Creative Look at Global Issues and Happiness
What makes a good life? This was the question that the Heinrich Böll Foundation asked a series of artists from Cambodia, Thailand, Nigeria, Myanmar and the Czech Republic. With the question in mind, the
Andy Goldsworthy’s ‘Wood Line’ Installation Made From Fallen Trees Snakes Through the Presidio
There is a certain etheral winding line that often surfaces in artist Andy Goldsworthy‘s work – If you’ve ever seen the documentary “Rivers and Tides,” visited the de
HORTUS is a Crazy Greenhouse Contraption of 300+ Algae-Filled Bags
HORTUS — or Hydro Organisms Responsive To Urban Stimuli — is a crazy new exhibit in London made up of 325 transparent bags of algae hanging from the ceiling via a network of ropes. Long
Mark Powell Reuses Antique Envelopes to Create Amazing Biro Pen Portraits
London-based artist Mark Powell reuses old envelopes as canvases to produce incredible life-like drawings. His sketches are made using only a Biro pen, and they often incorporate original stamps and
Kids, Parents and Teachers Join Forces to Create a Colorful Installation with 2,100 Plastic Bottles
Argallios by Kollektivemind was created as an interactive, public installation on the island of Crete in Greece. With the help of students, teachers, parents and locals, over 2,100 used plastic water
Cecilia Levy’s Dainty Little Tea Cups Are Made From Recycled Book Pages
These beautiful teacups made by Swedish artist Cecilia Levy are not only beautiful to look at but also light on the environment! Made from recycled book pages, each cup and saucer is a unique piece of art
The World’s First Tower Built by Flying Robots Rises in France
A swarm of robots working flawlessly in tandem have successfully built a beautiful undulating tower in a warehouse outside of Paris. The world’s first building built by flying robots was designed by
French Artisan Takes Recycled Metal to the Dark Side with an Awesome Darth Vader Bust
French artisan Alain Bellino took his craft to the dark side when he welded a number of leftover metal pieces together to create this surprisingly realistic Darth Vader bust. Bellino saves and
Top 6 Inhabitat Eco Art Stories of 2011 – Vote for Your Favorite!
There used to be a time when finding inspiring eco art was harder than getting a llama to wear a scarf, so we were thrilled that 2011 saw such an abundance of it. From old books carved into intricate
Sarah Frost Upcycles Thousands of Computer Keys Into Qwerty Wall Art
As more and more people move to thin laptops and sleek tablets, clunky old computer parts are quickly becoming relics of the past. We’ve seen artists find endless inspiration in these pieces,
Carol Cole’s Mesmerizing Steinway Mandala is Made From Recycled Piano Parts
“Steinway Mandala” is a 48″ diameter wall sculpture created by Philadelphia-based artist Carol Cole using parts from a 1920 Steinway grand piano. Don’t worry, no pianos were harmed
1000 Recycled Doors Transform the Facade of a 10-Story Building in Seoul
South Korean Artist Choi Jeong-Hwa used 1000 brightly colored recycled doors to transform a bland 10-story building into an eye-popping visual indulgence. Jeong-Hwa is a master of using found objects to
Armén Rotch Turns Used Teabags Into Beautiful Tonal Art Installations
Armenian artist Armén Rotch has created an amazing series of artworks by arranging used tea bags into intricate patterns. While others may use the bags to help tired eyes or compost the contents in their
George Hollander’s “Goodyear, NewYear” Sculpture is Made With Used Car Tires!
It’s a “Goodyear, NewYear” for artisan and designer George Hollander. The U.S. Virgin Islands-based artist made this incredible light sculpture for the holiday season by stacking nine
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