Eco-Art

Environmental Art “Hits The Wall” In West Hollywood

April 13, 2011

Local pre-school saves toys — makes art Yes, we’re talking trash. The kind you can reclaim, recycle, or reuse.  It’s what stirs the imagination of environmental artist Tom Deininger – and what inspired him to bring his unique brand of artmaking to “The Creative City” – West Hollywood, California. With Tom’s expertise in “all things tossed” [...]

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Art from the Ashes: Finding Beauty in California’s Devastating Wildfires

November 28, 2010

As a former Los Angeles TV News reporter, I covered more wildfires than I would choose to remember–painful, sometimes deadly news events–that stick with me to this day. I can still see the flashes of horror and loss: panicked people–and pets–seeking safe ground, exhausted firefighters making one last run at a fierce wall of flames, [...]

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Pasta Perfect Art

June 9, 2010

Pic #1 – Pasta Art: “Link” (detail) by Steven Simon, 2010 Dr. Atkins would probably hate this. Steven Simon’s artwork cracks me up. You might say his latest installations are devoted to an all-carb diet. His medium is pasta. Simon is a dedicated environmentalist who uses his work to educate and inspire others—especially children–about the [...]

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What the #$**?! is Eco-art?

June 1, 2010

Often made from our trash, or made about our trash, really effective “eco-art” makes a sobering, or humorous–but always thought-provoking–statement about man’s precarious relationship with nature.  Sometimes, the work simply jolts us into recognizing the importance of our stewardship. Bottom line: if it challenges your view, if it inspires you to change—it’s successful. I’ve been fortunate [...]

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