From Waste to Wonder

From Waste to Wonder

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Imagine walking past the well known cube houses of Helmond after sunset. The lights are on and the curtains are open. What do you see? Students from the Jan van Brabant College asked themselves that question. Together they created seven astonishing illuminated viewing cubes, each with its own story. Feel free to stop and take a look at the glowing cubes because the scenes inside them rotate. Each cube tells a different story and together they form one bright point of light.

The name of the art project is no coincidence. From Waste to Wonder. The cubes and the scenes inside them are made from waste materials. Something that seems worthless is transformed into something meaningful. At the same time the cubes tell personal stories that connect to the emotions and experiences of the makers themselves. They challenge visitors to give their own interpretation and to ask themselves what these stories and materials mean to them. So be welcome, take a look and experience it. Which story stands out to you?

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Talent Awards

All students from the GLOW Academy take part in the GLOW Talent Award. In this competition the student teams compete for the coveted audience award and jury award. As a visitor you can vote and help give one of the teams the opportunity to further develop their project, along with a valuable prize of money. Cast your vote as well. Your vote makes a difference and opens the door to new creative innovations.

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About the artist

Jan van Brabant College

From Waste to Wonder was created by twenty two senior general secondary education students from year four at the Jan van Brabant College in Helmond. For the subject Practical Program Technology they work on projects in which they design, research and create things themselves. Everyone brings their own talent. One student is good with technology, another is strong in creative thinking or storytelling. Teacher Sandra van den Berg helps the students develop their ideas and encourages them to make their own choices. Together they have created something they can be truly proud of.

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