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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2015
  • The materials needed to make art can be expensive, too expensive for some.
    But one artist in South Africa has found away to combine his artistic passion and his love of recycling. Mbongeni Buthelezi collects plastic bags from the streets around his Johannesburg studio and melts them to create a unique kind of art - he calls it "plastic fantastic".
    Video journalist: Christian Parkinson

Komentáře • 121

  • @MrBikercat
    @MrBikercat Před 7 lety +105

    to all the naysayers, you people are just jealous that you don't have his talent. not only is he talented, but through his art work, he's helping to reduce pollution in his own small way.

    • @emardcanedo1766
      @emardcanedo1766 Před 4 lety +4

      look at the background of his video in his stuido now he is not a struggling artist who used rcycled plastic before now he has money to buy rolled of coloere plastic that is not really recylced it was purchased on manufacturer or plastic distributor. Ironic?

    • @gabychuels2955
      @gabychuels2955 Před 3 lety

      @@emardcanedo1766 yeah I could tell that

    • @HEMI-MOMMA
      @HEMI-MOMMA Před 2 lety +1

      I'm not jealous of his talent. It's AMAZING! I just don't agree with the video and the description text alluding that he only uses recycled plastic he collects.

    • @cdabcdefg12345
      @cdabcdefg12345 Před 10 měsíci

      @@emardcanedo1766 You can buy or even find a roll of plastic second hand........

  • @amp279
    @amp279 Před 5 lety +11

    The genius of this artist is like folks who went through the depression, they made toys, rugs, clothing, tools, even machinery, virtually anything you can think of, to repurpose unused & discarded materials to breathe new life into them & create practical solutions.
    This man is the definition of a true artist.

  • @KruteekaNalatwadkar
    @KruteekaNalatwadkar Před 9 lety +49

    This is really amazing. A good way to use plastic in artistic way

  • @ashleys7631
    @ashleys7631 Před 4 lety +4

    No reason to buy anymore paint this method is something as an artist could create an entire new way of making art and being eco friendly!

  • @TheChris156
    @TheChris156 Před 3 lety +4

    This Artist has a godly Gift

  • @socialdistance.forever4744

    Can only be an original man to come up with this concept 👍👍👍👍🙏.

  • @hyacinthdibley2420
    @hyacinthdibley2420 Před 6 lety +17

    Wow he is so clever and talented. I am very proud of him. And i'm happy for him. I wish him all the luck in the world.

  • @davidwilsonBC
    @davidwilsonBC Před 8 lety +3

    I used to think that artists so get millions of used milk jugs, melt them and turn them into huge sculptures in the desert. But your way is wonderful. Nice to see!

  • @lindathompson6129
    @lindathompson6129 Před 5 lety +2

    I have never seen such beautiful work using plastic. I am impressed.

  • @SuperBerya
    @SuperBerya Před 6 lety +16

    Wow, someone is a genius! Bravo to you sir!

  • @aleksandarlukrevski8501
    @aleksandarlukrevski8501 Před 5 lety +7

    This man deserve some kind of prize ........... AWESOMEEEEEEEEEE

  • @PreyforJustice
    @PreyforJustice Před 4 lety +4

    Fascinating and absolutely stunning work. I am so crushing over the resourcefulness of this artist. He truly is impacting the world with his talent , his mindfulness of our waste , and his brilliant mind. So refreshing to see something made from nothing that is truly unique all and of its very own. And the detail of this artists work is just perfection at its finest.

  • @robinaanstey3734
    @robinaanstey3734 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful art and a fabulous way to reuse these materials instead of them ending up in a dump. Bravo!

  • @ArtistSwapnaNamboodiri
    @ArtistSwapnaNamboodiri Před 6 lety +12

    Really amazing works!!! So inspiring. I too work with plastics. My sculptural artworks are made with discarded plastic bottles and plastic bags. So glad to see the works of this great artist!!!

  • @glol8086
    @glol8086 Před 7 lety +51

    Very clever, beautiful art and helpful to the environment, kill two birds one stone thing, love it!👍

  • @americandragon8612
    @americandragon8612 Před 5 lety +3

    A good way to recycle and great art work! I think it’s very unique I haven’t seen anyone try this out either and he seems to be the first

  • @newalla344
    @newalla344 Před 6 lety +6

    Very good idea and really great art work. I have been painting with plastic for a couple of years in Oklahoma . You have a lot of talent in what you paint and wish you the best of luck and thank you for recycling what you do. Wild life and children will thank you for it.

  • @betsyolsson-mackowski7682

    I wish I could do what this artist does! Such a brilliant talent!👏😍👏

  • @mariacustodio2433
    @mariacustodio2433 Před 4 lety +1

    This is what an Artist Is!!Lovely and creative art, You deserve to be famous!!

  • @katepellegrini9560
    @katepellegrini9560 Před 3 lety +2

    This is brilliant, creative and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your vision with us. I wish you every success. Art is the most logical place to put plastic - it has high production values, lasts forever and keeps it out of landfill and the oceans. It helps if you are this talented though. I wish I could find your name before posting this comment. BRAVO!

  • @KoKoSays
    @KoKoSays Před 28 dny

    Amazing! Inspiring! I love his philosophy on his process and medium. Just amazing.

  • @juangodoy9089
    @juangodoy9089 Před 5 lety +2

    Amazing work and well done on finding a creative way to express yourself as well as recycling at the same time! Very inspiring!

  • @scrapart2492
    @scrapart2492 Před 4 lety +1

    This is the most impressive artworks I've ever laid my eyes on.
    I would love to do this technique.. My newly favorite african artist ever.

  • @EdyArtStudio
    @EdyArtStudio Před 4 lety +1

    Nice to meet you and how are you...? Amazing painting using recycle plastic, i love your painting somuch, and enjoy watching your Video. I'm also an artis, i'm using recycle plastic for my painting, i'm still learning because that i want sharing about art with you.
    Keep spirit and always happy.
    Big regard from Indonesia

  • @rosemargie257
    @rosemargie257 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing

  • @majulamakilasi
    @majulamakilasi Před 6 lety +9

    Creativity 👏👏👏

  • @elcip1570
    @elcip1570 Před 6 lety +3

    WHAT A CREATIVE MIND!!!! AWESOME!!!! JUST AWESOME!!!!!

  • @kikomekopuuto1293
    @kikomekopuuto1293 Před 8 lety +1

    Am so impressed .....I was looking for the better way of perfecting it ......thanx very much

  • @hasiansaudjuang7311
    @hasiansaudjuang7311 Před 5 lety +2

    Are you kidding me? This is Amazing

  • @AvionOrr
    @AvionOrr Před rokem

    Excellent!!!! I'm impressed. Congratulations sir. God bless!!!

  • @HopskotchBunny
    @HopskotchBunny Před 5 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful art and what a brilliant idea to develop this new art form to make the world a better place on multiple levels. Thank you!

  • @KolleenShallcross
    @KolleenShallcross Před 6 lety +2

    I love his work! I know someone working with melted recycled plastic too, on canvas.

  • @joancc
    @joancc Před 7 lety +4

    FANTASTIC! BEAUTIFUL! CONGRATULATIONS!

  • @alexandraderry7086
    @alexandraderry7086 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful! So wonderful!

  • @superman2597
    @superman2597 Před 6 lety +2

    OH MY GOD, AMEN 🙏🏿 You are freaking Genius & talented. I want yout art!!!

  • @kimberleyhitchcock899
    @kimberleyhitchcock899 Před 8 lety +1

    This is wonderful and exactly the kind of idea I've been looking for. Thank you

  • @sharonlee2811
    @sharonlee2811 Před 6 lety +1

    💚💜💕💖Love it! Bravo on recycling so beautifully

  • @katlehomolaoa8521
    @katlehomolaoa8521 Před 8 lety +4

    this is amazing, i need a piece of your work Sir, black and white portrait.

  • @marygibbs5483
    @marygibbs5483 Před 7 lety +2

    Wow, so amazing you are, keep up the good work. Very inspiring!!

  • @vijayendranathkabadi4909
    @vijayendranathkabadi4909 Před 3 lety +1

    Good way to use plastic instead of throwing it carelessly affecting the environment.

  • @superpatje
    @superpatje Před 4 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning work. But I am a pure recycle artist myself and I see brand new rols of plastic and the pre cuts from them in this movie. He does not use the plastics he pick out of the trash. Those jave all prints on it and would show up in his paintings. So No recycle artist.
    But indeed a great painter.
    He should come clean about it in my eyes or go back to the real recycle ways.
    I myself only work with donated or found waste materials. I dont buy anything exept glue and paint. Stay pure !!!
    But still great skills this man has 😘

  • @graham5105
    @graham5105 Před 9 lety +2

    I like this, very positive that he is using recycled plastic.

  • @neecywatson8250
    @neecywatson8250 Před 2 lety +1

    Art Brilliant!!!!!!!!👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @miguelvillagracia6339
    @miguelvillagracia6339 Před 6 lety +1

    God blesa you.. This is very environment and eco friendly art.. We need like this in Manila

  • @t-shirtkingsgh6230
    @t-shirtkingsgh6230 Před 4 lety +1

    I really love this technique.

  • @GiannisVeronis
    @GiannisVeronis Před rokem

    Very good, Plastic Arts is something that interestes me and a lot of people. Not only you contribute to a better society with the exampe of re using waste material but also you produce something beautiful! Recently I had an interview with Mozabican plastic artist Leidito Penga and he is on the same path like you

  • @andreajones2152
    @andreajones2152 Před 6 lety +8

    wow. Beautiful and impressive

  • @zietheartist
    @zietheartist Před 5 lety +1

    this guy has been given the gift of saving e environment from different angle

  • @da5061
    @da5061 Před 6 lety +2

    That's art...the way around 😇👍👍

  • @salvadorblancocasalins6526

    Waaoooooo !!!, great job, very good

  • @klausgasser
    @klausgasser Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome! Great Idea and very well executed

  • @victorjimenezbarajas8845
    @victorjimenezbarajas8845 Před 8 lety +2

    Amazing! and congratulations,me inspiras!

  • @khadijeha3042
    @khadijeha3042 Před 4 lety +1

    May God bless him and his work. Ameen

  • @johncastle8254
    @johncastle8254 Před 5 lety +16

    The toxic levels in his lungs must be through the roof ,hope he’s spending his money on himself and enjoying himself ,why he isn’t using a mask is bizarre .

    • @mirimacworld
      @mirimacworld Před 3 lety

      Plastic doesnt start exuding fumes until it hits a certain temperature, hes probably keeping it below that, as the plastics are melting and molding not burning.

    • @missmolly8529
      @missmolly8529 Před rokem

      Not all plastic is the same. There are additives and paints. Not worth the risk. He should wear a mask.

  • @kayemcdonald7489
    @kayemcdonald7489 Před 6 lety +4

    Beautiful 🤗

  • @SuperBerya
    @SuperBerya Před 6 lety +2

    someone is a genus!

  • @nkpeejusticebaritonlo6617

    You're amazing my brother

  • @marykinuthia5780
    @marykinuthia5780 Před 6 lety +5

    Gifted

  • @chipoagere6189
    @chipoagere6189 Před 5 lety +1

    This is so cool

  • @ZeroPopArt
    @ZeroPopArt Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing work!

  • @NinjaGurlPower
    @NinjaGurlPower Před 3 lety +1

    Thats amazing!

  • @mailimoorosi2259
    @mailimoorosi2259 Před 5 lety +1

    This is amazing!!! I love it!

  • @moosepyramid3416
    @moosepyramid3416 Před 5 lety +1

    Outstanding work 👍

  • @robertafierro5592
    @robertafierro5592 Před rokem

    Fantastic!!

  • @ondel2family
    @ondel2family Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing

  • @lethumangcayi9076
    @lethumangcayi9076 Před 6 lety +2

    The dude is super talented

  • @reneeharris1691
    @reneeharris1691 Před 3 lety

    such a creative, and beautiful way to reuse plastic. I like that it doesn't look like it's made from waste. Another video that demonstrates a creative way to reuse plastic is Plastic portrait on the planet classroom network channel. You can even try the project out for yourself.

  • @tyangkaryel3723
    @tyangkaryel3723 Před 8 lety +12

    i really love the concept of how the plastic is melted, but does it affects one's health when the plastic is heated? just curious but he is a genius tho!

    • @IceDragon978
      @IceDragon978 Před 8 lety +4

      +tyangtyang tyang Only if it generates smoke. Plastic fumes are toxic to some degree, but melted plastic doesn't produce that without some kind of external push, like fire.

    • @seigeengine
      @seigeengine Před 6 lety +2

      It depends on the plastic and the temperature. Some plastics don't release fumes at temperatures where they're workable, but many do release toxic fumes when heated up.

  • @theempress3287
    @theempress3287 Před 6 lety +1

    What a genius ❤

  • @KristenGordon48
    @KristenGordon48 Před 8 lety +2

    So inspiring

  • @harpaboomerang9026
    @harpaboomerang9026 Před 8 lety +1

    Soo Amazyng ! big inspiration ! saluth ..keep moving .. big hug from Indonesian Art Boomerang Maker . I start to think , make some boomerangs with same way ..

  • @esther_wright
    @esther_wright Před 5 lety +1

    You are a talented man

  • @jazzyshell7299
    @jazzyshell7299 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing! I love this :)

  • @cristinabarbona8018
    @cristinabarbona8018 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing can I take a class with you:))

  • @artbyrichellerivera4383

    As seen in the video it has rolled plastics in his studio i just hope he really used old plastic than new plastic..

  • @guianacional4546
    @guianacional4546 Před 4 lety +1

    Belo.

  • @pleasesaveanimals7
    @pleasesaveanimals7 Před rokem

    What about the toxic fumes that happen from melting plastic?? What safety precautions does he take to make sure no fumes are made or are inhaled?
    I'm doing advanced diploma in Visual Arts and I'm for one of my bodies of work im doing Re-Use as my concept. Which is where i use plastics that are chucked out day to day that will end up in landfill. Such as wtappers, packaging, bottles, fruit packaging and so on.
    At the start of this project i was using an ironcore poker to burn into the plastic but that created toxic fumes which really affected my throat. Even wearing a respirator, being outside and having a fan on it still happened.
    So I'm trying to find ways it is safe to burn and or melt plastic without cauaing harm to myself, those arpund me and the environment. There are so many mixed messages online and i feel awareness isnt spread enough on the health concern when it comes to heating plastic. Which i am by no means accusing this artist for! Its directed to plastic DIYS where beacuse hold a lighter to pet plastic which creates toxic fumes.
    I have been trying and trying to find definitive answers to my questions. such as "is it safe to use a heat gun on plastic? If yes, which ones?"
    "Would using a pyrography tool on plastic count as burning plastic or melting it?"
    As some examples.
    So I was wondering what guidelines does this artist follow to make sure he doesn't damage his health or others around him? Is it safe to use the heat gun on the plastic he is using? Therefore doesn't create plastic fumes?
    If anyone could answer or any tips I would love to hear them 🥰

  • @leiditopenga3880
    @leiditopenga3880 Před rokem

    Muito bom abraço Mestre

  • @zsanetttoth360
    @zsanetttoth360 Před 5 lety +1

    Woooow

  • @kaewkk5820
    @kaewkk5820 Před 2 lety

    I was wondering what was used as a background to make the plastic stick?

  • @manishhatkar653
    @manishhatkar653 Před 2 lety

    Very innovative and thoughtful artwork. One question- how long your plastic will stay on canvas? Does is come out after some day/ years?

  • @richardgaya3965
    @richardgaya3965 Před 4 lety

    Creative but my only concern is the toxic vapours from the burning of the plastic materials especially to the Artist's health.

  • @yaelihyams
    @yaelihyams Před 8 lety +2

    wow

  • @celestecampos633
    @celestecampos633 Před 4 lety

    I myself work with plastic bags and i think its very necesary that art become a place of recicle, but he has there reels of plastic in different colors, so, I dont understand why he calls himself a recicler. I dont think he really does what he says.

  • @sovinavernon3725
    @sovinavernon3725 Před 2 lety +1

    Not sure how this would inspire a negative comment. How dear an African make a living, I guess!. How do you miss the art and concern yourself with him earning a living while producing such beauty…. How do you miss the art, the skill! There are just somethings more toxic than plastic!

  • @tayagrace2504
    @tayagrace2504 Před 8 lety +1

    Amazing :)

  • @elio1094
    @elio1094 Před 3 lety +1

    Dislikes are plastics who get melt

  • @momentosenyoutube
    @momentosenyoutube Před 2 lety +1

    I am interested to interview you for our show
    Thank you

  • @AtimiPeter-td9co
    @AtimiPeter-td9co Před rokem

    I love d work

  • @terrorkaze486
    @terrorkaze486 Před 4 lety +4

    So he is a plastic surgeon

  • @HEMI-MOMMA
    @HEMI-MOMMA Před 2 lety

    Are those rolls of plastic in 00:36? Maybe they're made from recycled plastic?

  • @davoneliascarimba
    @davoneliascarimba Před 8 lety

    hola quisiera saber cual es el soporte sobre el cual el derrite el plastico

  • @okuhlesiyali6904
    @okuhlesiyali6904 Před 5 lety

    WOOOOW!

  • @omarpor237
    @omarpor237 Před 5 lety

    Hongera lakini nakuomba utumie mifuko ya viganja kwa ajili kukusanyia malighafi zako asante

  • @anns.2621
    @anns.2621 Před 2 lety

    amazing wonderful, but I am concerned that he is breathing in fumes of the plastic all day long.

  • @wholkeelo2228
    @wholkeelo2228 Před 3 lety

    Where can i buy his art work?

  • @user-ff7qp2ey7m
    @user-ff7qp2ey7m Před 4 lety +2

    бля напишите ответы по англу надо пж

  • @dekma_qq
    @dekma_qq Před 4 lety +2

    Я один тут ответы ищу?)

  • @tegestugebremariam8360

    Good Job And Thatsway Now At Any Supermaket Plastic Bag 5P Lol

  • @maybenot4773
    @maybenot4773 Před 3 lety +1

    Im here from art class any one eles