A wayang kulit (shadow play) puppet made from recycled plastic materials is seen at a recent National Art Gallery workshop in Kota Baru, Kelantan. Photo: National Art Gallery
At a recent community art and recycling workshop programme in Kota Baru, Kelantan, the members traditional arts group Persatuan Wayang Kulit Sri Cindayu Kota Baru developed a series of wayang kulit (shadow play) puppets using recycled plastic and waste materials.
The workshop programme, which featured young participants interested in the intersection of art, environment, sustainability, and education, was organised by the National Art Gallery.
Wayang kulit puppets made from plastic waste
A wayang kulit (shadow play) puppet made from recycled plastic materials is seen at a recent National Art Gallery workshop in Kota Baru, Kelantan. Photo: National Art Gallery
The workshop programme, which featured young participants interested in the intersection of art, environment, sustainability, and education, was organised by the National Art Gallery. Photo: National Art Gallery
Participant designs a wayang kulit character at the workshop in Kota Baru, Kelantan. Photo: National Art Gallery
"It is not impossible to go a step further and to introduce other materials that can be used to create, enhance and paint these (shadow) puppets," says Lim. Photo: National Art Gallery
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