I came across these installations in Bonifacio Global City that completely drew me in. Created by Manila Automat, the space felt like stepping into an underwater world … only this one was built from discarded plastic.
The Starfish Pod was the first to catch my eye, bold and sculptural, almost glowing in its form.
Then there were the Sea Urchin Pods, intricate and spiky, each detail revealing the clever use of recycled PET bottles.
Theres also this woven bamboo arch forming a narrow passage that echoed traditional fishing traps, but here, it became an immersive piece of art.
But what I loved most were the flowing Fabric Waves—hundreds of delicate, fish-like pieces suspended in motion, all made from plastic once thrown away.
I was so impressed with these transformations … how something so ordinary, even wasteful, can be turned into something unexpectedly beautiful. And I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge.
i am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Amazing!!
Thanks Darlene. Glad you liked it.
At last! A worthwhile use for some of our thoughtlessly discarded garbage. It would be good if it helped in the fight to raise awareness – but this looks quite simply lovely.
Instead of it being thrown as garbage. Very creative use. Thanks Margaret.
A pity, haven’t seen these yet. Filipinos are so really creative, right?
Haha naunahan pa kita. But so true… Filipinos are very creative 👍
Josef and Jovy work there at JP Morgan. Bihira ako magawi dun🍂🌿
Malayo kasi.
What creative reuse. Love the sea urchins.
Thanks Marie.
I absolutely love this, especially as my own recent post features sculptures made entirely from plastic waste, scrap metal and old automotive parts. My favourite here is the purple sea urchin pod.
Beautiful captures of the sculptures.
Very inventive, Teresa xx
I think so too. Thanks Jo.
What an excellent idea! As well as looking great I hope these pieces help to raise awareness about plastic waste. I can see why you liked Earth Waves but I think my favourites are the Sea Urchin Pods 🙂 Probably because of the colours as much as anything!
I think it is helping in its small way. Yeah the Earth Waves… I think my photo didn’t do it justice but it is beautiful especially when it sways with the wind. Yes, the Sea Urchin has great colours. Thanks for knowing your thoughts Sarah.
The installations are all beautiful. My favourites are the starfish, sea urchin and fabric waves. Thank you for your PPAC contribution.
A pleasure to share especially when I know that most of the other bloggers won’t be able to go to this part of the world. Thanks Natalie.
Fabulous public art made of discarded plastic! Really great shots.
Thanks so much Rebecca.
I love this sort of thing, really amazing.
It is interesting and brilliant creativity, right?