Transient Art

A wander in the garden

The dog had been barking to go outside, so rather than just let him out, we went out with him and had a wee wander to look for what small bits and pieces (not including the dog!) we could find that we could use in an impromptu piece of art…

This is what we found that fitted in the small tub in just a few minutes:

Some leaves, twigs, stones, a dandelion, foliage, an empty snail shell….

I had a wooden plaque in the garage, and also quickly cut a frame from a piece of A4 paper that could act as frames, but alternatively, twigs or stones could do the same job. We placed our objects in the frames to make our art, then took a picture.

When tidying up, and putting our bits and pieces in the brown bin, or back into the garden, we found a tiny, baby snail in the bottom of the tub. We made sure to return it to under the tree in the garden, hopefully it’ll survive and grow into a big snail.🐌

Although we did this in the garden, it is also a great idea for out on a town, country or beach walk. You can put double sided tape on your wellies, or take a small bag to collect your interesting items. We’ve all experienced children filling their pockets with stuff they find while outside, so why not use it to create an imaginative , temporary piece of art that you can photograph for ever.

Always remember to responsibly return or dispose of your art, and wash your hands (or rub with antibacterial gel) at the earliest opportunity.

Enjoy being creative!

Post written by Avril Dante