Title: 5 Artist-Activists Who Are Changing The World | The Green Hub
Headings: 5 Artist-Activists Who Are Changing The World
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5 Artist-Activists Who Are Changing The World
‘Trashion’ Artist Marina DeBris
Animator & Artist Jeff Hong
Photographer Paul Nicklen
Realist Artist Zaria Forman
Political Street Artist Banksy

Content: Everyone knows the horrific video of the straw pulled out of the turtle’s nose which has probably a catalyst in sparking the plastic straw revolution. ‘Art does not show people what to do, yet engaging with a good work of art can connect you to your senses, body, and mind. It can make the world felt. And this felt feeling may spur thinking, engagement, and even action.’ – World Economic Forum, Why art has the power to change the world, 2016
There are countless artists and creative changing the world each day, influencing change and rippling positive ideas with their work. It gives people a chance to be educated and empowered, perceiving world issues indirectly. Image via My TOMRA
‘Trashion’ Artist Marina DeBris
Marina is an Australian artist, growing up by the ocean, and helping on countless beach clean-ups. She soon realised cleaning the beach wasn’t addressing the problem, so began using art to highlight it. She is most famous for creating fashion outfits from ocean pollution. Her pieces are a confronting example of plastic and fashion waste, evoking guilt and action.