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Accra-based artist Daniel Brew Forson, known in the art space as Del, is earning attention for transforming discarded bottle caps into stunning large-scale installations that challenge perception and spark conversations on sustainability.
Working from his studio in the capital, Del collects plastic bottle caps—items often tossed aside as mere waste, and meticulously arranges them into what he calls “filled circles” or “illusions.” From a distance, the artworks reveal detailed portraits and imagery.
But a closer look tells a different story: they are made entirely of plastic caps, carefully placed to create depth, tone and movement.
His choice of material is intentional. Plastic pollution remains a major environmental concern in Accra and beyond, with single-use plastics contributing heavily to waste in communities and waterways.
By reimagining these discarded materials as components of fine art, Del highlights both the growing threat of plastic waste and the creative potential hidden in everyday objects.
Del’s installations play with perspective, encouraging viewers to shift positions and rethink what they see. This visual illusion extends into a broader message—urging society to reconsider its relationship with waste, value and the environment.
Through his work, Del bridges art, advocacy and community engagement. His message resonates with artists, collectors and environmental activists alike: beauty can emerge from the overlooked, and creativity can inspire responsibility.
For Del, this is more than artistic expression. It is a call to reflect, to act and to see our world—and our waste—through a new lens.
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