Waste to Wonder
Scrap Metal Art Camp
What is Waste to Wonder
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A 12 day public art camp in Nashik.
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Sculptures made entirely from scrap metal
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6 participants: 3 emerging artists and 3 students
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Aim: To turn waste into meaningful and large scale public art.
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In preparation for beautification of Nashik
Why it Matters
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Promotes eco conscious creativity.
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Builds art portfolios in public art
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Encourages material experimentation
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Contributes to urban beautification and social impact.
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Aligns with Swatch-Bharat, Make in India and Circular Economy goals.
Who can apply?
Emerging artists: Early career sculptors with experience in metal or public art.
Students: Final year or recently graduated art students
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Passion for sustainability and sculpture
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Open to collaborative and hands on making.
What you will do?
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Design and build a 5-7 feet tall sculpture using scrap.
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Work in Artist-Student pair, supported by fabricators.
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Participate in concept development, material sourcing, welding and finishing
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Your sculpture becomes a permanent part of Nashik's public space.
Learn Directly from experienced Sculptors from concept development to execution
Contribute to Public Art Project installed in the city and receive full documentation and credit
Gain practical experience in welding, fabrication and working with large scale material
Build your portfolio, grow your network and step confidently into the professional art world.