Michael Sipe
Artist Mary Lacy, one of the organizers of the project, assemble…
22-foot works of art
In January, the agency found a creative new use for that paint. With a grant from local business Dealer.com, the agency recruited and paid 11 local street artists to paint murals on eight 40-cubic-yard roll-off containers. The 22-foot works of art can be seen in rotation at five of the district’s seven drop-off centers.
“They’re awesome, giant moving canvases,” Finity says of the Custom Container Solutions and Wastequip containers. “Turning them into works of art creates an emotional connection with the public.”
Artist Mary Lacy, one of the project’s organizers, handpicked colleagues with experience making artwork of this scale. Each artist completed his or her mural in seven to 10 days. At least 25% of each mural was painted with recycled or reclaimed paint.
Now that the attention-grabbing containers are finished, the district wants to maintain the project’s momentum. “We’re exploring different ways to do that, whether it’s in the schools with kids or other artists,” says Finity. “If someone didn’t connect with ‘The Art of Recycling’, we’ll find something else that will reach them.”
Each artist completed his or her mural in seven to 10 days. At least 25% of each mural was painted with recycled or reclaimed paint.
