3.+Online+Resources

Online Resources **The links below support the key educational elements of this wiki: Visual art, technology and recycling. Teachers who are interested in looking at recyclable art as a topic of focus in their classrooms, or if students are interested in expanding their knowledge on different styles of art, can click on the links provided to learn more.** This link is to an online blog that has images of peoples' sculptures made out of old electronics, or 'e-waste' as it is otherwise known. One of the images on this site I have used on the 'Home' page, remember the image of the owl? The reason why this link is especially significant is because it is similar to the online blogster page sample located in student places. Various Artists have posted their images and recieved comments on their artworks which is again similar to the blogster student sample. (2010). []

The e-waste link below was one of our readings for 'Technologies across the Curriculum', it is an article that I enjoyed and it really helped open my eyes to a world of electronic waste that I never knew about before. It actually inspired me to make the 'Recyclable Art' wiki. As educators we need to teach students about sustainability, and teaching them about topics concerning different types of waste and how to recycle them is an important aspect of sustainability. (ECOS Magazine, 2009). [|E-WASTE LINK] This page on webite 'Web Urbanist' is one that could definitely be used to inspire an art class and educate them at the same time. The page displays seven innovative artists that have made installations, sculptures, and releif sculptures out of recycled goods. The site also has youtube clips depicting recyclable art exhibitions. (Webist Media, 2009). [] This web link will take you to artist John Dahlsen's web site. This artist works with the environment and is considered an 'environmentally friendly' artist because of his comtemporary artworks which include environmental installations, sculptures and relief sculptures made from recyclables. Dahlesn would be a great person to study in a Visual Art class. (Dahlsen, 2010). []

The link below offers a different view of recyclable works of art. This particular site looks at 'upcycling' for fashion. An interesting and remarkable site about Christina Liedtke and her peanut M&M wrapper designer dress. This type of artwork is something that teachers may consider exploring for a wearable art project. (PSFK Salon Chicago, 2010). []