Trash

Artist Turns Trash Into MJ Silhouette

(29-3-2013) For Dutch artist Diet Wiegman, everyday objects have been something to behold. For over 30 years, he has turned trash and other found materials into beautiful sculptures through light and shadow. The inspiration came one day from a walk along a shoreline littered with trash. Since then, Wiegman has been turning objects into works of art, tackling social issues and tricking the eye.

Sometimes it’s common household trash used to portray Michelangelo’s David (David Deformed, 1983). Other times it’s money making a commentary on the dispersing of wealth in society by using coins to form a shadow sculpture of Farnese Atlas (Atlas Off Balance). And one of his artworks from 2008 entitled ‘Shadow Dancing’ shows the silhouette of Michael Jackson dancing.

No matter how you look at these sculptures, one thing is clear: Wiegman has made trash beautiful.

Source: MJFC / ABC