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Located in the centre court of the shopping centre, five art pieces created from plastic bottles and caps illustrate iconic Canadian symbols or a significant historical event.
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But most of those little details are, with very few elements not incorporating some type of repurposed plastic.
Prior to the placing of the exhibit, collection bins were set up throughout the shopping centre where patrons could deposit their plastic bottles. Artists used those and many others they found on their own. Each artist was awarded a $200 grant from the Arts Council to help them cover their costs.
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The display runs until Sunday, May 7. The public can vote for their favourite and by doing so, will be entered into a draw for a $1,000 travel voucher. The artist with the most votes will win $1,000 cash courtesy of the shopping centre.
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