‘Echoes of the Landfill’ exhibition underway to create awareness on sanitation

 The Museum of Science and Technology (MST) last Thursday launched an arts exhibition in Accra to mark World Environment Day.

The exhibition themed; “Echoes of the Landfill,” displayed artistic paintings made from plastic waste materials serving as a creative pro­test and public education tool to raise awareness.

The Echoes of the Landfill exhibi­tion will remain open to the public until July 5, with free admission. Schools, art enthusiasts, and the general public are encouraged to visit and engage with the artistic call for environmental awareness and action.

The exhibition, a joint effort between MST, ArtfullyYours, and Bee Arthur Creative Productions, brought together six environmentally con­scious Ghanaian artists, including Obed Addo, Beatrice Bee Arthur, Essil­fie Banton, Andrea Ghia, and Salim.

Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, highlighted the importance of recycling plastic waste or using it to create beautiful and artistic things, such as paintings.

She emphasised the vital role re­cycling and creative reuse of plastic waste play in building a more sustain­able future.

She said by turning waste into art, we not only clean our surroundings but also give voice to powerful envi­ronmental messages.

The Head of MST, Mrs Akosua Buckman, stated that the museum launched the initiative to raise envi­ronmental awareness.

“The museum’s mandate is to trans­fer scientific knowledge and appropri­ate technology to the public through exhibitions, and this exhibition is a testament to that commitment,” she asserted.

According to Ms Arthur, the paint­ings feature installations made from salvaged materials, including fishing nets and plastic waste.

 By Cecilia Yada Lagba