Monday, June 18, 2012

Mammoth UP-Cycled Mural

photo of: Upcycled Cooperative Mural from Bottle Lids and Tops

Sutter Park Elementary. Worthington, OH. 
Breath-taking. Monumental. Amazing! TRASH!!! 
Talk about a Rainbow Within Reach!!!

photo of: UpCycle Mural Details of Bottle Lids and Tops

Look over my shoulder as I enter Sutter Park for my two day residency. 
It was all I could do to walk past the entrance hallway and force myself to go into the front office to get myself officially checked in and registered for my Author Illustrator School Visit. 


This is the ULTIMATE of the UPcycle murals of all time! Not only because of its amazing color and design and workmanship, but because the ENTIRE mural has been 'up-cycled' from its original installation placement. It is my understanding that this glorious work was designed and created for Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus. It was destined for the ultimate trash-heap having outlived its usefulness there, when a volunteer at Sutter Park asked to have it relocated to the elementary school hallway. 


photo of: Mural from 'Upcycled' Lids: Butterfly in Detail


Needless to say I am short a few details on the who, what, when etc etc. but I thought you'd all appreciate just knowing such a possibility as this exists!!! 
On Planet Earth! In Ohio! In Worthington! In an elementary school!! 
ENJOY!! ENJOY!! ENJOY!!

photo of: Upcycled Mural: Detail of Flower with Margarine Lids

Butter lids, peanut butter tops, water bottle, soda, detergent lids -- you name it! Each was welcomed and designed into the overall scheme of things. I took some close ups so you can see how the lid-tops were riveted to what appeared to be sheets of painted plywood. How many can you identify?


How many lids? What a great project for an estimation!!

photo of: Upcycled Mural: Details of Flowers from Detergent Lids

photo of: Recycled Material within Cooperative Mural

photo of: Upcycled Materials in Floral Mural

photo of: Upcycled Materials in Floral Mural

photo of: Recycled Materials create Butterfly Mural, UpCycle Design

photo of: Upcycle Mural Details of Detergent Lids as Art Materials

photo of: School Mural from Upcycled + Recycled Materials

photo of: Upcycled Mural of Spring Flowers + Butterflies, All materials from recycled lids and bottle tops

I could have taken pictures of details and close-ups all day, just imagine how many people were involved in saving all of the ingredients of this project!!! WOW!!! Kudos to those who designed and directed the original installation. KUDOS to those who 'saved' it and moved it for a whole new generation of appreciators. 


My purpose to be in the building was to share my original children's songs with the preschool units. All of the children with special needs of the Worthington School District are brought together at Sutter Park. "Have guitar will travel." 


What an amazing couple of days we had together. The parents organization decided that the children would have the best possible experience by having the smallest groupings possible, so we had TWO days and smaller groups. EVERYONE was able to have time to strum my guitar as we sang that musician's name! 


photo of: Thank You Card for Debbie Clement's Author Illustrator School Visit


Welcome if you're new here. My long-time followers know that I have a 'thing' about handwriting and fine motor. Every Friday I have an article on the topic. So receiving this card below, filled with signatures holds a warm place in my heart. [Click "Fine Motor Leads to Fine Arts" for the ongoing series.] 


photo of: Thank You Card for Debbie Clement's Author Illustrator School Visit


photo of: Thank You Drawing for Debbie Clement's Author Illustrator School Visit


Have I mentioned recently how much I LUV LUV LUV getting to make school visits? Have I mentioned how much I LUV getting to share these amazing places with you here? It's pouring outside as I post these photos. I hope that they brighten your day and inspire you in every way. Look for the potential in every bit of your surroundings!!! Even that lid to your detergent could spark a creative soul!


photo of: recycled lids for use with letter recognition
Recycled 'lids' for use with letter recognition

I had an earlier 'guest-author-post' here in the spring using bottle caps in a creative manner. I bet you'd like to see that by clicking back right here. What other uses can you think of for those lids?


--Debbie--

10 comments:

  1. Wow! I never knew you were from Ohio! I live in columbus and work for CDC Head Start. They just opened a classroom at Sutter Park Elementary. That is so cool, although I haven't been to see it yet, I did work nearby in Dublin last year. I was going back through your blog and saw that you went to Wittenberg. I have a friend whose husband went there although I have never been exactly sure where it was, LOL. Where did you grow up? E-mail me if you don't chatting some more: cacheymama@gmail.com I think it would be awesome if you could do a seminar for my agency!!!
    Lori

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    1. YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      We must connect!!! Absolutely!!!!!! It's not exactly like we live in Ohio any more (long story as to where you can find us + when)but I would LUVLUV LUVLUV to create a collaboration that you orchestrate for CDC!!! Twill email!

      Debbie

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  2. They are doing something similar in my sons school with broken tiles. They are truly great works of art and teaching a valuable lesson. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. This project truly is amazing and I'm glad that others are creating work with a similar focus and use of materials. Let's all inspire each other!!

      Debbie

      Thanks so much for stopping by -- but even more so for leaving a comment! LUV hearing from folks. Have a great weekend!!

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  3. Just absolutely utterly amazing! I love, LOVE this idea! Not only is this fantastic for school - I think it would be awesome to do an upsycled mural like this on one wall in my daughter's room!

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    1. "Absolutely utterly amazing" yes with all the exclamation marks you can throw at it. I am so glad that you found this article. My purpose is always to inspire and this project is certainly inspirational. Makes me look at every piece of plastic I touch with new vision. A mural in a child's room could be so awesome!!! Even small projects! Thanks for the feedback.

      Debbie

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  4. Wow! That is inspiring! Thanks for linking up to Weekly Kids Co-op!

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  5. This is so incredible Debbie. Thanks for sharing and linking up to the Weekly Kid's Co-op. I've featured this as one of my favourites from last week's link up.

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  6. Amazing! I am pinning this on my Recycle! Upcycle Arts & Activities board and would love to link it in my ABCs Series of Thrifty Teaching Tools.

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