Marina’s work is rubbish–literally. The brilliant artist uses upcycled trash in her art to raise awareness of ocean and beach pollution. Listed with the Women Environmental Artists Directory, the California based artist partners with various anti-pollution organisations, such as Friends of Ballona Wetlands, Ruckus Roots and the United Nations Special Assembly on Climate Change.

DeBris uses marine debris (as her name states)  to create something rapidly gaining popularity in eco-chic circles: ‘trashion’, i.e. art, jewellery, fashion and objects for the home created from used, thrown-out, found and repurposed elements. She has also used beach trash to provide one perspective on what the earth might look like from space. DeBris is also a social activist and has participated on a panel to show artists can contribute to environmental public policy and promote clean energy. She has also curated an eco-art exhibition.

I like the idea of collecting rubbish and using it to decorate the exhibition or maybe even use for voucher or takeaways, spreading awareness of rubbish/ litter in Brighton. I think that it may be best to keep in line with local scenery in order to really bring the event to life and make it resonate with people.