Here’s how Kenyan artists turn flip flops into art.

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[@noonespecial9233]

The fact that they have enough trash every WEEK to make huge sculptures regularly is so depressing, but the fact that they choose to do so is equally heartwarming

[@danitho]

If you're American, I do hope you realize we have the same issue. Take a good look around at all the trash we have.

[@mhdfrb9971]

The effects of Industrial Revolution

[@johncarter40101]

Yeah, whatever

[@brandonusher2497]

My art teacher showed us this

[@Kacamatagombal-wz5lw]

kreatifitas tampa batas

[@naveencstone3638]

Amazing

[@rejeeshpd9695]

Super idea💯👍

[@ratboy5761]

Mmmmmm microplastics

[@marcia4977]

😂

[@Tzreoaor]

Nontoxic but the worker using the glue is wearing a mask…..

[@WorksOfArt]

Because glue has fumes. There’s also the dusk in the air from cutting and sanding.

[@janswimwild]

Oceansole is genius, the workers so skilful and the sculptures, small and large, are beautiful ❤

[@tewabugebreyes8671]

Amazing

[@consciousthought9293]

🤩Amazing Ingenuity!🌟

[@thatonehotredhead]

making So Many MICROPLASTICS 😢

[@superrad1659]

Not really microplastics, (at least i dont think it'd classify as such) flip-flops are generally made of a foam, closed cell i'd believe. They don't APPEAR to be using the straps just soles.

[@sandev9470]

Brilliant!!! There's always a solution to every problem. Love the concept. 💯♥️

[@tahirahkamil2498]

amazing
Africa has so much to offer

[@SomebodyComelookatThis]

Right

[@ThatMoonBoy]

They also use the scraps and bits in mattresses for the poor

[@xylophone_888]

this is wholesome for sure but what scares me is the amount of microplastics and shavings... do those go somewhere too?

[@TV-io1cb]

Good 👍 👍

[@idiLsheART]

Why not trying to do a furniture?

[@unagisama5476]

Why not make it into footwear again. Though I'd guess art pays more per effort 🤔

[@downunderveggiegardendiaries]

Yes but also, they are cutting them down, not melting them down.

[@theghostinthemirror8158]

Part of the reason flip flops are such common beach litter is because they are made flimsy and break often then are abandoned. Once made into a sculpture it’s going to stay a sculpture--for a while longer, at least.

[@LaciPlodega]

How long didthey save up their supplies before the fruition of the vision?

[@fitsulwe]

God bless kenyans 🇰🇪

[@royalartempire4082]

Took Nerf Too A Whole New Level!!

[@the-o5202]

😲

[@selenap7339]

Awesome ❤❤

[@ynotchristian1366]

Wow! Beautiful!❤

[@barbieusa8677]

AMAZING.

[@abiabi521]

AMAZING ARTWORK! 💕🙌🙌

[@marites6142]

Be careful with debris like dust from those flipflops because they don't do anything if you don't recycle that too.


[@giggsmoyo1396]

awesome creations i love it please can have your email neigther for storck purpose