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Artwork showcasing single-use plastics created on Preston’s Flag Market

Posted on - 15th June, 2019 - 7:51pm | Author - | Posted in - Arts, Politics, Preston City Centre, Preston News
The artist created this out of plastic bottles Pic: Oxheys
The artist created this out of plastic bottles Pic: Oxheys

A giant piece of artwork was created on the Flag Market to highlight the usage of single-use plastics.

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Making A Mark brought artwork with a message to the city along with music, dancing and more.

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A worldwide samba band led the day with a parade through the city.

Artist Tim Saunders then worked with fellow Oxheys Studios artists to create the artwork out of more than 1,500 plastic bottles.

Here's all the plastic bottles which were used for the artwork Pic: Oxheys
Here’s all the plastic bottles which were used for the artwork Pic: Oxheys

Many of the bottles were donated on the day by members of the public.

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Tim said: “It was a brilliant day and created so many conversations and awareness about the issue of single-use plastics.

“The rain couldn’t stop the city of Preston coming together for this community celebration.”

Read more: Pottery studio opening in former Saul Street Clinic

Read more: Here’s what is on for Summer Saturdays on the Flag Market in 2019

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