Today’s post written by Angela

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Box art – the art of taking everyday boxes previously used for the accommodation of toothpaste, tissues, cereal, and the like, and turning them into abstract sculptures, dollhouses, robots, animals and more – is a staple activity of the playgroup to early primary set.

Box art is an affordable and readily available activity – you already have the materials by dint of shopping for everyday supplies, and the cost in built-in – and also environmentally friendly: you’re reusing, reducing the demand for materials for the purpose, and once the buzz is over, you can recycle your creation.

Australian artist Annalise Rees has taken box art to new heights with her stunning sculptural creations that explore the concept of ‘home’. The addition of lights make her box structures even more fascinating: my mind is buzzing with ideas of who and what might live inside.

If you live within range of Mildura, Victoria, Australia you’re in for a treat: Annalise Rees has an exhibition starting at the Mildura Arts Centre on 23 July, running through to 26 August 2009. MAC is also holding a Cardboard Cities workshop for kids, led by Annalise. Contact the Mildura Arts Centre for more information.

Image above via Holga.

Images above via Annalise Rees/Artroom website