From trash to artistic treasure

The work of local artists will be featured in a regional exhibition after their creations impressed judges at the local Waste To Art Competition at the weekend.

The annual competition features creative works made from reused and recyclable waste materials, and aims to challenge peoples’ perceptions about ‘rubbish’ and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts.

The competition was open to schools, community groups and individuals, and this year's winners were announced by Mayor Darriea Turley at the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum (GeoCentre) on Saturday afternoon with results as follows:

Primary 2D: Kodah Davis (work pictured)

High School 3D: Broken Hill High School

Community 2D: Cyril Voss

Community 3D: Margaret McGreehan

Open 2D: Asma

Theme Waste Award: Margaret McGreehan

Council's Senior Museum officer, John Fadden, said it was inspiring to see a range of creations from artists of all ages and experience.

"The Exhibition attracted many entrants from all parts of the community, and it was great to see the city's local artists participating alongside high school and primary school entrants," he said.

"It was also delightful to see the number of entries from members of the Broken Hill community who don’t necessarily consider themselves to be practicing artists, but took the opportunity to participate.

"This was an ideal platform for them to showcase their abilities, and it's what makes the Waste 2 Art competition so exciting and rewarding."

The Waste to Art exhibition will be on display at the GeoCenre until 1 July, and winning artworks from the local competition will also be featured in the Waste to Art Regional Competition in Narromine on 22 June, with artists eligible for a share of $9000 in prizes.

The Waste To Art exhibition is supported by NetWaste and Sims Metal.