04:03An eco-sculptor is making waves with her out-of-the-box approach to art, presenting unique sculptures crafted from waste plastic materials at an exhibition in Antalya on Saturday.
Guzel Amirova, originally from Russia, began creating art from plastic waste 12 years ago in her home country before relocating to Turkey four years ago.
The talented artist constructs her sculptures without the use of any adhesive materials, instead employing candle flames to shape the plastics.
"Our goal was to involve people in sorting out rubbish as well as a careful attitude towards nature. As an eco-artist, I started to create some interesting art objects, crafts, and sculptures. When people looked at them, they were surprised saying: 'Is it made of bottles?' and they changed their attitude to the waste," she explained.
With hundreds of sculptures to her name, Amirova has transformed plastic waste into diverse creations, including sculptures, jewellery, and clothing, which she showcases at various festivals.
"The uniqueness of my works, my sculptures is that I create them without any adhesives, so rain doesn't threaten them, and you can set up them in the open-air area, for example in the parks, like this sculpture of a mermaid. I would like to offer it to some park to decorate the area and for people could see that such beauty can be made from the bottles and that bottles should be upcycled," she added.
Among the standout sculptures at the exhibition is a mythical creature inspired by Turkic folklore, depicted as a half-woman, half-snake figure.
"I hope that she, as a character, a very ancient symbol of nature will motivate people to take care of nature and not to throw litter in the forest or in picnic zones or on the coasts under any circumstances," the sculptor explained.
Through this exhibition, Amirova is also dedicated to educating visitors about the importance of recycling, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues and the potential for artistic expression through sustainable practices by showcasing her sculptures in an outdoor setting.
Plastic fantastic! Eco-artist creates stunning sculptures from waste materials in Turkey's Antalya
An eco-sculptor is making waves with her out-of-the-box approach to art, presenting unique sculptures crafted from waste plastic materials at an exhibition in Antalya on Saturday.
Guzel Amirova, originally from Russia, began creating art from plastic waste 12 years ago in her home country before relocating to Turkey four years ago.
The talented artist constructs her sculptures without the use of any adhesive materials, instead employing candle flames to shape the plastics.
"Our goal was to involve people in sorting out rubbish as well as a careful attitude towards nature. As an eco-artist, I started to create some interesting art objects, crafts, and sculptures. When people looked at them, they were surprised saying: 'Is it made of bottles?' and they changed their attitude to the waste," she explained.
With hundreds of sculptures to her name, Amirova has transformed plastic waste into diverse creations, including sculptures, jewellery, and clothing, which she showcases at various festivals.
"The uniqueness of my works, my sculptures is that I create them without any adhesives, so rain doesn't threaten them, and you can set up them in the open-air area, for example in the parks, like this sculpture of a mermaid. I would like to offer it to some park to decorate the area and for people could see that such beauty can be made from the bottles and that bottles should be upcycled," she added.
Among the standout sculptures at the exhibition is a mythical creature inspired by Turkic folklore, depicted as a half-woman, half-snake figure.
"I hope that she, as a character, a very ancient symbol of nature will motivate people to take care of nature and not to throw litter in the forest or in picnic zones or on the coasts under any circumstances," the sculptor explained.
Through this exhibition, Amirova is also dedicated to educating visitors about the importance of recycling, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues and the potential for artistic expression through sustainable practices by showcasing her sculptures in an outdoor setting.
An eco-sculptor is making waves with her out-of-the-box approach to art, presenting unique sculptures crafted from waste plastic materials at an exhibition in Antalya on Saturday.
Guzel Amirova, originally from Russia, began creating art from plastic waste 12 years ago in her home country before relocating to Turkey four years ago.
The talented artist constructs her sculptures without the use of any adhesive materials, instead employing candle flames to shape the plastics.
"Our goal was to involve people in sorting out rubbish as well as a careful attitude towards nature. As an eco-artist, I started to create some interesting art objects, crafts, and sculptures. When people looked at them, they were surprised saying: 'Is it made of bottles?' and they changed their attitude to the waste," she explained.
With hundreds of sculptures to her name, Amirova has transformed plastic waste into diverse creations, including sculptures, jewellery, and clothing, which she showcases at various festivals.
"The uniqueness of my works, my sculptures is that I create them without any adhesives, so rain doesn't threaten them, and you can set up them in the open-air area, for example in the parks, like this sculpture of a mermaid. I would like to offer it to some park to decorate the area and for people could see that such beauty can be made from the bottles and that bottles should be upcycled," she added.
Among the standout sculptures at the exhibition is a mythical creature inspired by Turkic folklore, depicted as a half-woman, half-snake figure.
"I hope that she, as a character, a very ancient symbol of nature will motivate people to take care of nature and not to throw litter in the forest or in picnic zones or on the coasts under any circumstances," the sculptor explained.
Through this exhibition, Amirova is also dedicated to educating visitors about the importance of recycling, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues and the potential for artistic expression through sustainable practices by showcasing her sculptures in an outdoor setting.