As a child I went to an art club where we did different activities each week using recycled materials. One time we were told to make a giant sculpture of a teardrop that we would construct onsite in the middle of the square on the high street. I didn’t think I knew what a teardrop was - the word didn’t ring any bells and in those days I was such a shy girl who didn’t like to ask questions… So I went along with it, strictly following directions so I didn’t make any mad non-teardrop sculptural decisions. It was only once the chicken wire had been shaped and the newspapier mâchéd on and two-thirds of the structure covered in blue paint did something clock within me and I could relax.

<aside> ➡️ If possible, construct your work onsite with locally sourced materials to cut down on shipping emissions. You might come across some outdated Health and Safety guidelines - for example, instead of automatically using concrete to support and balance a sculpture in the ground, recycled metal, wood, or bamboo could be used which are better for the environment. Consider donating leftover exhibition materials to art schools or studios before resorting to recycling - this is the sort of thing that could be mentioned in your environmental responsibility rider.

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