SALVAGED ART PROJECT
Art from the ocean for the ocean
Led by community artists and non-profit organizations, S.A.P is dedicated to combating the global plastic crisis by advocating for the reduction of plastic production, promoting a circular economy for plastics, and spearheading efforts to clean up our planet and protect natural ecosystems from the devastating impacts of plastic pollution one art piece at a time.
Salvaged Art Project on Display
The artworks are on display at 8 supporting businesses and organizations throughout Ucluelet and Tofino until they are auctioned off at the Tofino Oyster Fest in November.Proceeds of the sale will go towards the artists and to support the on-going operation of the Ocean Legacy Foundation Marine Debris Depot at the ACRD West Coast Landfill.
Show your support for the ocean, the artists, and participating businesses & organizations by visiting the various venues to check out this one-of-a-kind art and learn how you can make a difference.
Be inspired by the art and the artists turning ocean trash into treasure!
The Artists and where to find them:
Ucluelet
Ucluelet Aquarium: artist Kim Leckey
Wreckage: artist Alicia LaRue
Kay Ceramics: artist Anais Gourves
Orange Door Gallery: artist Kelly Deakin
Tofino
The Maq Hotel: artist Johnny Rethmeir
Wickaninnish Inn (Carving Shed): artist Pete Clarkson
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust: artist Hjalmer Wenstob
Ahous Adventures: artists Maaqtusiis Secondary School art students
see the art
find the art instillations at these participating businesses
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our pillars
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Artists worldwide are channeling their creativity towards addressing the urgent issue of marine plastic pollution through innovative art pieces.
By transforming recovered ocean plastic into captivating sculptures and installations, these artists not only showcase the magnitude of plastic pollution but also advocate for environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Their artworks ignite conversations about consumerism, waste management, and the need for collective action to safeguard marine ecosystems.
With each unique creation, these artists urge viewers to rethink their plastic consumption habits and strive towards a more sustainable future, emphasizing the critical importance of preserving our oceans for future generations.
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In our daily lives, we interact with plastics regularly, contributing both to the problem and the solution of plastic pollution. Each of us plays a role in how we handle waste, and our choices directly impact the amount of waste generated and how it is managed.
To address plastic pollution, it is crucial to engage in conversations about plastics, understanding their production, types, properties, and uses. The Salvage Art Project aims to facilitate these discussions, sharing knowledge about plastics and sustainable practices. Through the project, we encourage ongoing learning and community involvement, empowering individuals to lead initiatives in their local areas to combat plastic pollution.
Artists involved in the project demonstrate the value of ocean plastic, once marine pollution, showcasing its potential for meaningful transformation. Together, we can collectively work towards preserving and restoring the value of all plastic ever produced.
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Plastics, with their versatility and affordability, have shaped our modern world, serving essential functions like food preservation, home insulation, and clothing production.
However, our inadequate management of plastics has led to severe environmental and health consequences. Plastic pollution contributes to health issues such as heart attacks and reproductive problems while endangering wildlife through entanglement and ingestion. This pollution threatens ecosystem services, incurring significant annual costs.
In 2010, millions of metric tonnes of plastic entered the oceans, resulting in billions of dollars in damages. Beyond monetary impact, plastic pollution also harms the environment aesthetically.
As stewards of the planet, we must consider the long-term implications of our reliance on plastics and its detrimental effects on future generations and the environment.
Meet the Artists
SPONSORS
Thank you to all our wonderful local sponsors, without whom this project would not be possible.
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what you can do
donate to the Ocean LEGACY FOUNDATION
Ocean Legacy Foundation is a Canadian based non for profit organization that has developed a world leading PLASTIC POLLUTION EMERGENCY RESPONSEβ’.
Our goal is to give the plastic waste we recover from oceans and beach cleanups around the world an ECONOMIC VALUE, stimulating the PLASTIC CIRCULAR ECONOMY while providing communities the long-term TOOLS they need to STEWARD THEIR ENVIRONMENT keeping MORE PLASTIC OUT OF THE OCEANS in the first place.
volunteer with your local SurfrideR FOundation
Surfrider Foundation South Vancouver Island (SFSVI) is a volunteer-run non-profit coastal protection organization with a MISSION that is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN EPIC IMPACT ON OCEAN PLASTICS
Dive into EPIC Academyβs 10-part voyage of ocean plastics discovery, crafted by Ocean Legacy, where learning transforms into action! Our curriculum, spanning beginner to advanced levels, navigates through:
The deepest depths of the ocean plastic issues,
Strategies to make better choices to reduce plastic use,
Learning how to lead your community against plastic pollution, and
Methods and ideas for supporting the plastic circular economy.
Arm yourself with practical tools, forged from decades of knowledge and research in the field.
Enrollment is completely free with registration.