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Here’s how to turn trash into breathtaking masterpieces

Witness the transformative power of art as Angie Quintanilla Coates breathes life into reclaimed materials

In a world where waste seems to pile up endlessly, @thefive15, a talented creator, has found a way to transform trash into breathtaking art. In a mesmerising reel, they showcased a collection of reclaimed art pieces they have passionately painted over the past eight months. It’s a reminder that recycling goes beyond just sorting bins, as a staggering 90% of what we assume gets recycled actually ends up in landfills. 

Angie Quintanilla Coates is determined to break that cycle, using her artistic prowess to give discarded items a new lease on life. With a paintbrush in hand and a heart full of creativity, she turns trash into vibrant masterpieces that inspire awe. And her ambition doesn’t stop there as her next goal is to create larger installation pieces using reclaimed plastic. 

@thefive15 reminds us that beauty can emerge from unexpected places. So let's applaud their efforts and be inspired to find our own ways to give new life to the discarded.

— Ananya Kesh