THE 'ART' OF UPCYCLING
Joshua Serjeant has a real passion for the environment, animals and natural things. He often calls us to look at shapes he sees in the cloud formations, at birds sitting on telephone lines "like music notes" (as he says) and textures on wood bark, pavements and shapes cast by shadows.
Joshua insists we don't throw away anything as he always feels he can upcycle these items and use them in his artworks. As a family, we are all passionate about our planet's well being and so totally support recycling and the utilization of these items in Joshua's innovative artworks. Joshua is also fortunate to be at Eden College where "going green" and saving our planet is a philosophy. Teachers at Eden, not only encourage high academic achievements, but also strongly support and nurture the artistic and creative strengths of its pupils.
Whatever the Art theme or project may be, Joshua utilises found, recycled, discarded, obsolete and broken objects which he incorporates into his artwork in an appropriate manner. These items vary from bottle caps, used nuts and screws, pieces of metal, wire mesh, electronic components and old studs or broken jewellery. He also keeps and uses toys from his youth, belts, remnants of fabrics, scraps of leather, rubbers floor mat off-cuts and carpeting.
Joshua works are of a sculptural nature. He is very ambitious and experimental in his ideas and use of materials. He is always ready to face the challenges of new territory and to master different techniques in the creative process. He visualises the final artwork from the beginning and no matter what it takes to get there, he enjoys the journey, stays focused and determined to, in his words, "accomplish the mission".
Written by Sara Serjeant
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