... As we awaken to the realities of pollution and other serious environmental issues, we need to find ways to solve our “man made” problems. Upcycling is a way of converting our garbage into other things which can be used and enjoyed again...

Image courtesy of Scrap Kins

Photos © cameraphoto arte and La Biennale di Venezia

The Architecture of Purification

A brushstroke can’t repair the ozone, but a local Venice, CA gallery is helping artists come close. How? More after the jump....

A brushstroke can’t repair the ozone, but a local Venice, CA gallery is helping artists come close. ...

Photos by Agaton Strom

Helmet Piece in front of Center for Architecture

"Liquid Azaleas" by Artist McKenzie

In Kyoto, Japan, the 9th International Manga Summit was held on September 6-8, 2008 and the main theme for this convention was "Environmental Innovation". Those in charge of the summit note:

...using the method that Garforth is using, disaffected youth can take turn their tagging terra-friendly by making moss murals. The Moss Green Graffiti is completely natural and organic as opposed to traditional enamel based spray that are ridden with CFCs, VOCs and a host of other scary acronyms that make mother nature cringe. The best part is it’s relatively easy to make…