Artist Turns Plastic Hamper Lids Into Sculptures | Australia News

Bryan Fitzpatrick, once a failed art student, is now turning trash into treasure with his jaw-dropping sculptures made from 1,300 plastic laundry hamper lids—each bought for just $7 at Kmart. His exhibition “Worlds Beyond Waste” at Canberra Museum and Gallery features everything from glowing jellyfish and seahorses to geometric lanterns, all held together with cable ties. What started as a DIY Halloween project sparked his artistic awakening, and his obsession with Kmart’s patterned lids led to his signature style. He’s already shown at the National Folk Festival and is eyeing a laundromat gallery in Barcelona—where his “world’s coolest laundry baskets” might just find their perfect home. Plus, he’s even worn his art: a tutu and midriff top made from the same lids. The show’s most magical? Seeing it at night, when lighting turns his recycled sculptures into living, breathing shadows. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d2e960447cd3f3d