California artists made an 82-foot whale from 5,000 pounds of plastic, earning national recognition
Ethyl the Whale, an impressive 82-foot sculpture, currently resides at Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico. Designed by artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova, this monumental piece is crafted from approximately 5,000 pounds of discarded plastic. It draws attention to the crisis of ocean pollution and showcases how art can be born from trash, serving as a vital monument for sustainability and environmental awareness.
