Jane Perkins (portraits from discarded objects)

Turning rubbish into something remarkable takes more than skill, it needs vision, patience and a real belief that beauty can be found just about anywhere. Every thrown-away object can suddenly become part of something bold and uplifting.

Jane Perkins creates striking portraits and still life art, using thousands of tiny discarded objects—think beads, buttons, toys, shells and bits of plastic. Each piece is arranged with precision and humour, recreating images like the Queen or famous artworks.

What’s brilliant is how close up, each item tells its own mini-story, but from a distance, the whole image comes together seamlessly. Perkins reminds us that old junk can hold endless creative possibilities.