The artist who 'paints' with recycled plastic
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2015
- The materials needed to make art can be expensive, too expensive for some.
But one artist in South Africa has found away to combine his artistic passion and his love of recycling. Mbongeni Buthelezi collects plastic bags from the streets around his Johannesburg studio and melts them to create a unique kind of art - he calls it "plastic fantastic".
Video journalist: Christian Parkinson
The genius of this artist is like folks who went through the depression, they made toys, rugs, clothing, tools, even machinery, virtually anything you can think of, to repurpose unused & discarded materials to breathe new life into them & create practical solutions.
This man is the definition of a true artist.
to all the naysayers, you people are just jealous that you don't have his talent. not only is he talented, but through his art work, he's helping to reduce pollution in his own small way.
look at the background of his video in his stuido now he is not a struggling artist who used rcycled plastic before now he has money to buy rolled of coloere plastic that is not really recylced it was purchased on manufacturer or plastic distributor. Ironic?
@@emardcanedo1766 yeah I could tell that
I'm not jealous of his talent. It's AMAZING! I just don't agree with the video and the description text alluding that he only uses recycled plastic he collects.
@@emardcanedo1766 You can buy or even find a roll of plastic second hand........
This is really amazing. A good way to use plastic in artistic way
This Artist has a godly Gift
Beautiful art and a fabulous way to reuse these materials instead of them ending up in a dump. Bravo!
Wow he is so clever and talented. I am very proud of him. And i'm happy for him. I wish him all the luck in the world.
No reason to buy anymore paint this method is something as an artist could create an entire new way of making art and being eco friendly!
Fascinating and absolutely stunning work. I am so crushing over the resourcefulness of this artist. He truly is impacting the world with his talent , his mindfulness of our waste , and his brilliant mind. So refreshing to see something made from nothing that is truly unique all and of its very own. And the detail of this artists work is just perfection at its finest.
This man deserve some kind of prize ........... AWESOMEEEEEEEEEE
Can only be an original man to come up with this concept 👍👍👍👍🙏.
Wow, someone is a genius! Bravo to you sir!
I have never seen such beautiful work using plastic. I am impressed.
Excellent!!!! I'm impressed. Congratulations sir. God bless!!!
Very clever, beautiful art and helpful to the environment, kill two birds one stone thing, love it!👍
Really amazing works!!! So inspiring. I too work with plastics. My sculptural artworks are made with discarded plastic bottles and plastic bags. So glad to see the works of this great artist!!!
This is brilliant, creative and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your vision with us. I wish you every success. Art is the most logical place to put plastic - it has high production values, lasts forever and keeps it out of landfill and the oceans. It helps if you are this talented though. I wish I could find your name before posting this comment. BRAVO!
Absolutely amazing
Nice to meet you and how are you...? Amazing painting using recycle plastic, i love your painting somuch, and enjoy watching your Video. I'm also an artis, i'm using recycle plastic for my painting, i'm still learning because that i want sharing about art with you.
Keep spirit and always happy.
Big regard from Indonesia
This is what an Artist Is!!Lovely and creative art, You deserve to be famous!!
Very good, Plastic Arts is something that interestes me and a lot of people. Not only you contribute to a better society with the exampe of re using waste material but also you produce something beautiful! Recently I had an interview with Mozabican plastic artist Leidito Penga and he is on the same path like you
I used to think that artists so get millions of used milk jugs, melt them and turn them into huge sculptures in the desert. But your way is wonderful. Nice to see!
Very good idea and really great art work. I have been painting with plastic for a couple of years in Oklahoma . You have a lot of talent in what you paint and wish you the best of luck and thank you for recycling what you do. Wild life and children will thank you for it.
I wish I could do what this artist does! Such a brilliant talent!👏😍👏
Amazing work and well done on finding a creative way to express yourself as well as recycling at the same time! Very inspiring!
A good way to recycle and great art work! I think it’s very unique I haven’t seen anyone try this out either and he seems to be the first
FANTASTIC! BEAUTIFUL! CONGRATULATIONS!
This is wonderful and exactly the kind of idea I've been looking for. Thank you
This is the most impressive artworks I've ever laid my eyes on.
I would love to do this technique.. My newly favorite african artist ever.
Art Brilliant!!!!!!!!👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
💚💜💕💖Love it! Bravo on recycling so beautifully
Am so impressed .....I was looking for the better way of perfecting it ......thanx very much
Absolutely beautiful art and what a brilliant idea to develop this new art form to make the world a better place on multiple levels. Thank you!
Wow, so amazing you are, keep up the good work. Very inspiring!!
Fantastic!!
Good way to use plastic instead of throwing it carelessly affecting the environment.
Beautiful! So wonderful!
I love his work! I know someone working with melted recycled plastic too, on canvas.
Amazing! and congratulations,me inspiras!
This is amazing!!! I love it!
WHAT A CREATIVE MIND!!!! AWESOME!!!! JUST AWESOME!!!!!
OH MY GOD, AMEN 🙏🏿 You are freaking Genius & talented. I want yout art!!!
Creativity 👏👏👏
Are you kidding me? This is Amazing
this is amazing, i need a piece of your work Sir, black and white portrait.
Muito bom abraço Mestre
I really love this technique.
Waaoooooo !!!, great job, very good
May God bless him and his work. Ameen
God blesa you.. This is very environment and eco friendly art.. We need like this in Manila
Awesome! Great Idea and very well executed
Beautiful 🤗
wow. Beautiful and impressive
this guy has been given the gift of saving e environment from different angle
Amazing work!
Thats amazing!
Outstanding work 👍
I like this, very positive that he is using recycled plastic.
That's art...the way around 😇👍👍
Amazing! I love this :)
So inspiring
What a genius ❤
Soo Amazyng ! big inspiration ! saluth ..keep moving .. big hug from Indonesian Art Boomerang Maker . I start to think , make some boomerangs with same way ..
You're amazing my brother
Absolutely stunning work. But I am a pure recycle artist myself and I see brand new rols of plastic and the pre cuts from them in this movie. He does not use the plastics he pick out of the trash. Those jave all prints on it and would show up in his paintings. So No recycle artist.
But indeed a great painter.
He should come clean about it in my eyes or go back to the real recycle ways.
I myself only work with donated or found waste materials. I dont buy anything exept glue and paint. Stay pure !!!
But still great skills this man has 😘
This is so cool
Amazing
such a creative, and beautiful way to reuse plastic. I like that it doesn't look like it's made from waste. Another video that demonstrates a creative way to reuse plastic is Plastic portrait on the planet classroom network channel. You can even try the project out for yourself.
Amazing :)
Gifted
someone is a genus!
You are a talented man
The dude is super talented
hola quisiera saber cual es el soporte sobre el cual el derrite el plastico
Very innovative and thoughtful artwork. One question- how long your plastic will stay on canvas? Does is come out after some day/ years?
The toxic levels in his lungs must be through the roof ,hope he’s spending his money on himself and enjoying himself ,why he isn’t using a mask is bizarre .
Plastic doesnt start exuding fumes until it hits a certain temperature, hes probably keeping it below that, as the plastics are melting and molding not burning.
Not all plastic is the same. There are additives and paints. Not worth the risk. He should wear a mask.
WOOOOW!
I was wondering what was used as a background to make the plastic stick?
i really love the concept of how the plastic is melted, but does it affects one's health when the plastic is heated? just curious but he is a genius tho!
+tyangtyang tyang Only if it generates smoke. Plastic fumes are toxic to some degree, but melted plastic doesn't produce that without some kind of external push, like fire.
It depends on the plastic and the temperature. Some plastics don't release fumes at temperatures where they're workable, but many do release toxic fumes when heated up.
Belo.
I am interested to interview you for our show
Thank you
Amazing can I take a class with you:))
I love d work
wow
As seen in the video it has rolled plastics in his studio i just hope he really used old plastic than new plastic..
Woooow
Where can i buy his art work?
What about the toxic fumes that happen from melting plastic?? What safety precautions does he take to make sure no fumes are made or are inhaled?
I'm doing advanced diploma in Visual Arts and I'm for one of my bodies of work im doing Re-Use as my concept. Which is where i use plastics that are chucked out day to day that will end up in landfill. Such as wtappers, packaging, bottles, fruit packaging and so on.
At the start of this project i was using an ironcore poker to burn into the plastic but that created toxic fumes which really affected my throat. Even wearing a respirator, being outside and having a fan on it still happened.
So I'm trying to find ways it is safe to burn and or melt plastic without cauaing harm to myself, those arpund me and the environment. There are so many mixed messages online and i feel awareness isnt spread enough on the health concern when it comes to heating plastic. Which i am by no means accusing this artist for! Its directed to plastic DIYS where beacuse hold a lighter to pet plastic which creates toxic fumes.
I have been trying and trying to find definitive answers to my questions. such as "is it safe to use a heat gun on plastic? If yes, which ones?"
"Would using a pyrography tool on plastic count as burning plastic or melting it?"
As some examples.
So I was wondering what guidelines does this artist follow to make sure he doesn't damage his health or others around him? Is it safe to use the heat gun on the plastic he is using? Therefore doesn't create plastic fumes?
If anyone could answer or any tips I would love to hear them 🥰
Dislikes are plastics who get melt
Creative but my only concern is the toxic vapours from the burning of the plastic materials especially to the Artist's health.
Hongera lakini nakuomba utumie mifuko ya viganja kwa ajili kukusanyia malighafi zako asante
Are those rolls of plastic in 00:36? Maybe they're made from recycled plastic?
So he is a plastic surgeon
Good Job And Thatsway Now At Any Supermaket Plastic Bag 5P Lol
amazing wonderful, but I am concerned that he is breathing in fumes of the plastic all day long.
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I myself work with plastic bags and i think its very necesary that art become a place of recicle, but he has there reels of plastic in different colors, so, I dont understand why he calls himself a recicler. I dont think he really does what he says.
Im here from art class any one eles
You'd be a millionaire in America.
Not sure how this would inspire a negative comment. How dear an African make a living, I guess!. How do you miss the art and concern yourself with him earning a living while producing such beauty…. How do you miss the art, the skill! There are just somethings more toxic than plastic!
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