Boredom Bash
California-based artist Gregory Kloehn probably knows that a lot of people think that art’s rubbish. And up until now he could argue with them about it. But not any more. Because his latest art quite literally is rubbish. You see, Mr. Kloehn’s newest work starts life as garbage, but it’s anything but that once he’s finished. And it doesn’t just look pretty – it’s useful too…
Have a look at how Gregory’s single-handedly giving hope to the homeless community of his home town of Oakland, CA.
Here he is rummaging through just one of the many illegally dumped piles of trash for useful bits and bobs.
Just some of the snazzy-looking shelters given away to the needy in Oakland.
It might look like a giant coffee pot, but this mini-home offers hope to those in dire need (and looks cool too…).
One of the men Gregory’s helping shows his appreciation. Let’s just hope the shelters aren’t non-smoking, eh?
One of the interiors. Sure, it’s no Buckingham Palace but it’s functional and beats a flattened cardboard box by a long chalk, doesn’t it?
We think this one’s style is called ‘distressed’. It’s still pretty sweet, though.
Our man in action.
You even get a free beach towel featuring a picture of a soppy-looking dog with every shelter.
Open house!
This one’s bigger than a lot of studio apartments…
Gregory’s apparently been inundated with offers of help with labour and supplies for forthcoming projects, which is great to hear.
Some people see a dog cage, a fridge door, a barbecue and a garden shed. Others see art. Its owner sees home, sweet home!
Plenty of storage space…
Picture credits: Gregory Kloehn
Great stuff, huh? Art that’s not only beautiful but invaluable to those in need. Gregory Kloehn – we salute you.
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