No need to pour water on the wicked witch, these melting plastic sculptures are melting all on their own. ‘Plastination,' the name of the collection,' was created by German-born artist Stefan Gross and are featured in the ‘Sustainable Trash' exhibition in Brussels Belgium. Plastination is the effect of melting plastic either in or on a subject -- in this case plastic figures.
The collection is untraditional to say the least, but it is most definitely captivating. This collection of melting plastic figures can easily transport you back to a time of playing/ruining little plastic toys. All of the figurines used for Plastination were set to be thrown away and feature classical figurines such as army men and my little pony type horses. The collection from the Sustainable Trash exhibition is both fascinating and funny and will allow viewers to laugh and reminise while celebrating the use of trash for art.
Mutilated Toy Models
Melting Plastic Sculptures Heat up the 'Sustainable Trash' Exhibition
Trend Themes
1. Melting Plastic Sculptures - The trend of using melting plastic sculptures as a form of art is disrupting traditional sculpture techniques.
2. Sustainable Trash Exhibition - The trend of featuring art made from recycled materials is disrupting traditional art exhibitions and promoting sustainability.
3. Plastination Collection - The trend of creating art by melting and repurposing plastic toys is disrupting traditional methods of sculpting and showcasing artistic expression.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can explore the potential of using melting plastic sculptures and recycled materials to create unique and environmentally-friendly artworks.
2. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry has an opportunity to innovate by repurposing and recycling damaged or unsold toys into melting plastic sculptures and other creative art forms.
3. Waste Management - The waste management industry can benefit from exploring partnerships with artists and exhibitions that promote the use of recycled materials in art, creating a new market for repurposed waste products.