More than 4,000 pieces of old clothing have been turned into an art installation and lifestyle products, which are showcased on the 1st floor of UOB Plaza Bangkok Building, Sukhumvit Road, until June 9.
Presented as part of UOB Thailand’s “Waste To Wonder” sustainability programme, the large-scale installation, titled Clothespocalypse, was made from old uniforms by Wishulada Panthanuvong, a Thai environmental artist renowned for converting waste into artwork.
“My artwork is created exclusively from waste materials to maximise the benefits of the circular economy framework,” said Wishulada. She believes that combining creativity with efficient operational planning from production to consumption can significantly reduce discarded waste.
The Clothespocalypse installation illustrates the environmental consequences of the voracious global demand for clothing, which generates 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions when disposed of in landfills or incinerated.
It is exhibited alongside a variety of lifestyle products created by a local community from Samut Sakhon province. They include rucksacks, tote bags, notebook cases, clutch bags, water bottle pockets and shopping bags. They are also available for purchase, with all proceeds to be donated to the Angel Miracle Project of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Up to 4,903 old uniforms were used in this upcycling initiative which helps prevent them from ending up in the landfill by giving them new life while creating employment opportunities for local communities.
There is no admission fee.
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