Marina DeBris
Pseudonymous Australian artist who works with trash from oceans and beaches / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marina DeBris is the name used by an Australian-based artist whose work focuses on reusing trash[1] to raise awareness of ocean and beach pollution.[2][3][4][5] DeBris uses trash washed up from the beach to create trashion, 'fish tanks', decorative art and other works of art.[6][7][8] She has also used beach trash to provide one perspective on what the earth might look like from space.[9] As well as creating art from debris, DeBris also is a fund raiser for environmental organizations,[10][11][12][13] and collaborates with non-profit organizations and schools to educate children about ocean pollution.[14][15] In 2021, DeBris found almost 300 face masks on beaches, and used them in her trashion and other displays.[16]
Marina DeBris | |
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![]() Dress made by Marina DeBris from trash found on the beach | |
Born | Detroit, Michigan |
Education | Indiana University; Rhode Island School of Design |
Awards | Allens People’s Choice Award 2017 Sculpture By the Sea; Sydney Water Environmental Sculpture Subsidy; Waverley Council Mayor’s Prize |
Website | http://www.washedup.us/ |
DeBris is also a social activist. In 2011 she participated in a panel on how artists can contribute to environmental public policy,[17] promote clean energy[18] and curate eco-art exhibitions.[19][20] DeBris has worked with non profits to raise funds for art education.[21] DeBris is listed with the Women Environmental Artists Directory.[22]