6x6 Rob C Kershaw

Rob C Kershaw ARPS

WASTEFUL ART?

Almost every Saturday morning I take our “rubbish” to the Déchetterie in our local commune for recycling. It’s always busy with the amount of waste that we all seem to accumulate these days. There are containers for all types of materials that are surplus to requirements, no longer function or have been replaced at home by the latest model, as well as all the accumulated packaging, building and garden refuse. There is even a specific container for used Nespresso capsules! Of course being Switzerland the facility is neatly set up and remarkably clean. It is also a testament to the commitment of the community to re-cycle.

Usually I have a camera with me and from time to time take photos around the dump. Reflecting on these pictures it occurred to me that there was a possibility of a project documenting the waste we produce and possibly the “random art” of the dumped materials. Over the years, I have taken many photos at the location and the images reproduced are a cross section of this work showing colours, shapes, textures and patterns rather than a more straightforward documentary approach.

Déchetterie location 46°46'54.0"N 7°03'33.7"E