Elliot Mariess is a genius. His sculpture 'Waste' is making me want to live a greener life. And I've never wanted to live a greener life.
Elliot Mariess has done a powerful thing here. I want to help the Earth by recycling and upcycling, but I just don't really want to make the effort. 'Waste' is a cool, eye-catching idea, that makes me stop and think twice about my impact on the planet. I'm going to go cosplay as Captain Planet now.
Cutlery-Created Sculptures
'Waste' from Elliot Mariess is a Statement on Our Disposable World
Trend Themes
1. Cutlery-upcycling - Opportunities for businesses that can create new products, art pieces and even furniture pieces out of discarded cutlery.
2. Sustainability-awareness - Opportunities for companies that can create innovative ways to bring the message of sustainability to public consciousness.
3. Art-environment - Opportunities for artists to create thought-provoking and environment-driven art pieces that raise awareness about environmental concerns.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can harness the potential of upcycling everyday items to create meaningful art pieces and open up new streams of consciousness.
2. Waste-management - The waste-management industry can make efficient use of cutlery waste by aligning themselves with artists and creative professionals to repurpose them.
3. Hospitality - Sustainability-conscious restaurants, bars and cafes can take advantage of upcycled cutlery and make a statement about their commitment to sustainability.