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"Paper or Plastic"

Presented by Takoma Park Arts at Takoma Park Community Center, Takoma Park MD

Jan 31 - Mar 31, 2022

A large art installation with an environmental theme is now on display at the Takoma Park Community Center. The artwork by D.C. artist Jessica Beels was purchased by the City’s Arts and Humanities Division using public art funds.

Crafted from plastic newspaper delivery bags and reused straws, a large art installation with an environmental message has been suspended from the ceiling in the Takoma Park Community Center.

The artwork by D.C. artist Jessica Beels critiques our careless consumption of disposable products which can cause serious environmental harms. Beels fused dozens of plastic newspaper delivery bags into 20 colorful flag-like grids which are connected by straightened metal clothes hangers and reused plastic ... view more »