TRASHed at Coachella 2012. Over 30 of the Artist Decorated Recycling Trash Bins.

above: artist Kozyndan's decorated recycling bin for 2012 TRASHed Coachella

Global Inheritance invited 100+ artists to decorate recycling bins for their for The Coachella Music & Arts Festival 2012. The entire collection was exhibited at the Lab Art Gallery in Los Angeles prior to being rolled out at the festival. After the festivals, these redesigned recycling bins will be donated to schools in Southern California.

Here's a look at 32 of the finished 2012 TRASHed: Coachella recycling bins:

















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the above images, courtesy of Global Inheritance, have been cropped and altered for better visibility

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Ashley Macias + Ben Swenson + Brandon Sopinsky + Caitlin Kouba + Caitlyn Knepka + Cesar Torres + Chad Carother + Daisuke Okamoto + Danny Heller + Dawson Dill + Deborah Oh + Deedee Cheriel + Elvis Segarich + Eyerus + Gabriela DiSarli + Graham Curran + Jacob Livengood + James Garcia + James Jurado + Jim Truong + Joaquin Gutierrez Vazquez + Jordan Rosenheck + Kira Safan + Kozyndan + Kristina Wayte + Lester Coral + Matt Ketchum + Matt Scheiblin + Matthew Tuszynski + Megan Flaherty + Melany Meza-Dierks + Michael Pizarro + Miguel Cariño + Nalena Kumar + Nancy Ramirez Legy + Nathan Pestana + Nori Pesina + Omar Lopez + Paul Nguyen + RISK + Ritzie Yap + Shannon Simbulan + Sophie C’est la Vie + Terri Berman + Thank You X + Tim (Leslie) Shockley + Twentyseven Studio + Yanin Ruibal + Youko Horiuchi
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The TRASHed: Art Of Recycling campaign is an ongoing recycling education program that redefines the way people view recycling and trash collection. Global Inheritance arranges the artistic redesign of recycling bins, then integrates the bins at high visibility events to encourage recycling and provide additional outlets for people to appreciate the artwork. Live paintings often occur at events in addition to the ongoing display of artist bins created beforehand.

About Global Inheritance:


Born in 2002, Global Inheritance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that develops creative, cause-based campaigns to educate individuals about issues that affect us globally.

Our unique programs focus on the power of interactivity to communicate ideas that push for progressive social change by empowering millions of individuals at festivals, events, workplaces and schools throughout the world.

By employing technology, the arts, and experiential learning, Global Inheritance reinvents activism by inspiring people from every walk of life to act responsibly and become forward-thinking leaders within their community.

100 Kickin' Kokeshi Dolls By Various Artists.

The Japanese American National Museum in conjunction with the Los Angeles Toy, Doll And Amusements Museum is presently having a showing of artist decorated and designed Kokeshi Dolls. Curated by Christina Conway, the pieces in the show are for sale as well as being on exhibit and are so beautiful, I wanted to show you ALL of them. It's a looong post, so get your coffee, your Red Bull or your Goji berry drink and start scrolling.

First off, what's a Kokeshi Doll?

Kokeshi (こけし, kokeshi?), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.


above: original traditional Kokeshi Dolls

The modern versions of this traditional icon in the exhibit range from surreal to whimsical, from dark to sweet, and from simple to complex. Some are carved, some are painted, some added hair or feathers, and others, crafted in clay or ceramics.


above: some of the custom Kokeshi dolls in the exhibit

The long list of participating artists come from all over the globe and include such talents as Kozydan, Camilla Engman, Edwin Ushiro, Tara McPherson, Chris Sickels (Red Nose Studio), Poketo, Amy Ruppel and Meredith Dittmar. Varied materials and styles make each of these an individual sculpture as well as part of an impressive collection.

Here's 100 of the dolls for you. The few that are not included in this post are because they were merely a color variation or duplicate. Each can be enlarged by clicking on the image:


































Special thanks to the Japanese American National Museum as well as all the artists, and Curator Christina Conway, for the images.

Many of these phenomenal dolls have sold, but some are still available! Go here to see what's left for purchase and which artists create which dolls. The purchased dolls will be delivered after the show's end in October, 2009.


above: my own 'virtual' Kokeshi doll I made at Kokeshi World.

Be sure to check out their interactive Kokeshi World micro site where you can make your own Kokeshi Doll!


For National Museum hours, admission, and directions, please visit janm.org/visit.

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