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The Reno Generator

From Waste to Wonder

From Waste to Wonder, a collaboration with Clean Up the Lake, is centered around sustainability. The exhibition breathes new life into discarded materials retrieved from our local lakes and showcases the innovative works of talented artists, including Coral Academy of Science students, who turn waste into creative pieces of art. Each creation highlights the beauty of sustainability and the importance of environmental stewardship, telling a unique story of renewal and inspiring viewers to see the potential in what was once considered trash. Complementing the show are sustainable works by Generator artists and summer camp participants.

Artwork made from recycled materials in the shape of a figure and other small pieces.
Artwork created in a collage style with clippings of words. One piece is a figure folding their arms with their elbows pointed out, another piece is a sailboat floating with the moon in the background.
Framed photographs of art classes at The Generator. Piece with blue colored figure and waterfall.
Artwork with greenery cutting through a white circle.
Artwork made with recycled materials including ropes, chains, and an anchor.
Art piece made from recycled materials in the shape of a sea turtle.
Various art pieces made from recycled materials.
Various artwork from artists at The Generator and photograph of Generator artists at work.
Wall of artwork from artists at The Generator.
Abstract 3D art piece with 3D glasses.
Artwork depicting jaguar in the wild. Photographs of Generator artist building a large scale piece involving two golden hands with rings hanging in-between them.