The “Trash to Art” initiative, a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project between Salem State University in the United States and Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico, exemplifies the transformative power of global shared learning. Guided by Professors Tereza Swanda and Francisco González Romo de Vivar, this project engages students from diverse cultural backgrounds in repurposing discarded materials into meaningful artworks, promoting a profound understanding of environmental sustainability and cross-cultural collaboration. By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production) and #13 (Climate Action), “Trash to Art” challenges participants to critically examine their consumption patterns and the environmental impact of human activities.
This exhibition takes place in Salem State’s Winfisky Gallery, located in the Ellison Campus Center, 1 Meier Drive. The gallery is open from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
Additional exhibition events on April 10 include an Artist Talk from 12:30-1:30 pm, followed by an Artist Reception.
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