REINVENTING WASTES AMONG NIGERIAN ARTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

Abstract

Recently, the exploration of waste objects has drawn attention globally, especially among artists who are exploring different waste for artistic purposes. The demand for products made of non-degradable properties is high and this increases waste in the environment. This study however focuses causes of wastes in the environment, effects and waste upcycling strategies and ideologies as a way of combating the problem of waste pollution in the environment. The paper explores deeply into exemplary works of art and artist exploring various types of material waste as a creative means of expression. A qualitative method of research was employed. The primary data were gotten from personal interaction with health specialist and different artists at large while secondary data are gotten from e-journals, publications, project thesis, internet and articles.
The study also reveals that until there is a global change in the ideology of waste disposal, the world will continue to endure the challenges of waste pollution in our environment.