'The Monitor' Wall Art

A hand painted papier-mâché sculpture made from recycled materials.

In an effort to keep waste out of landfills and show how artists can transform discarded materials into something meaningful and beautiful, this process isn’t only about sustainability; it’s about developing a mindset that values creativity without harm—avoiding toxic materials like plastics and oil paints while encouraging others to rethink what art can be made from.

About The Monitor - The Bushwick Inlet is where the revolutionary ironclad ship the Monitor was constructed in 1861 and 1862. It is the home of the Monitor Memorial, erected in 1938. The monument is in the style of a number of sculptures of the period, depicting a common man, large muscled and semi-abstract, engaged in what would be ordinary work, pulling tight a ship’s line, but for the fact that it is being done right before a monumental naval battle.

Dimensions: 5.25" x 3" x 0.50"

A wire is built into the back of the piece for easy hanging. 

Maker: Ethan Minsker - New York, NY