Sharon Kelleher
I am an art teacher in a secondary school in Dublin. I teach a wide range of practices from printmaking to clay. I believe in the sustainable use of materials and a minimum in waste.
The Platform
The E-ART platform promotes sustainable art by giving artists who employ sustainable practices a place to exhibit their work and connect with a wider audience. This space is used as a teaching tool to inform the public about eco-friendly art methods, the effects of artistic production on the natural world, and the significance of sustainability in the arts.
Artists Profiles
Syrmatenia Karvouniari
My work gives new life to forgotten materials like old books, discarded newspapers, and magazines, proving that beauty can come from what others throw away.
Eugenio Shapoval
I give new life to forgotten materials, turning them into meaningful art that tells a story. For me, sustainability isn’t just a concept—it’s a way to see beauty and potential in what others discard.
Hanna Granlund
In my artistic practice I like exploring fantastical elements and surreal imagery.
Estelle Garcia Blanco
Her creations evoke what no longer exists but leaves behind a trace, a memory. Through her practice, she bridges the animal and human worlds, blending feathers and textiles to reveal the tension between these two realms.
Césarine Lafontant
I don’t like to be defined by just one thing, life itself is so complex and simple at the same time, so I always continue to live like a child searching and discovering herself and those around her while trying to capture the subtle beauty of simple things, through different media.
Material Library
Saltdough
Saltdough is highly sustainable: it uses basic, readily available kitchen ingredients and requires no kiln or high-energy process to dry.
Leftover Clay and Low Temperature Glazes
This approach conserves both material and energy. Re-using clay avoids waste, while low-temperature firing minimizes energy use, making the ceramic process more eco-friendly.
Air Drying Clay
Air drying clay avoids the use of kilns, significantly reducing energy consumption. It’s suitable for classroom or home use and requires minimal resources, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional clay processes.
Recycled paper on a repurposed shelving unit
The artwork is crafted from recycled paper and applied to a repurposed IKEA shelving unit.
Flower ink for marker pens
Flower ink is created by crushing dried flowers into alcohol, letting the liquid extract dye from the plant material.
Recycled Paper – Origami
This Sonobe Kusudama Dodecahedron origami is crafted from recycled paper, showcasing excellent sustainability by repurposing materials that would otherwise contribute to waste.
