Project samples
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We are a 90-year-old U.S.-based global firm, and we sought to expand and upgrade our London office art collection. Part of the collection strategy included acknowledging our environment and bringing awareness to the many places we can uncover beauty and wonder—including in discarded materials. Francesca Busca brought her boundless and inimitable energy, enthusiasm, and talent to three unique installations. From newspapers, bottle caps, chips packages, hair foils, and more, this artist worked wonders and has infused our work space with inspiration and hope. We have done dozens of commissions with numerous artists, and Francesca is that rare creative force that is also a superb communicator and listener, open to feedback; her personal warmth and passion as an eco-artivist bring deep meaning to her work. She brought her whole self to this project (and an earlier one in New York City), and we could not be more pleased with the outcomes!
Isidora L., Director at a global financial services firm, London
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Francesca created some absolutely amazing pieces of art for us to display in our Adobe offices in Shoreditch - all created from recycled waste that we had accumulated over around 1 month. Crisp packets, cans or drink, tea packets, etc. The artwork is showcased along one of our main corridors and are a talking point for employees and visitors. Truly recommend Francesca and her incredible talent to turn trash into art! THANK YOU
Faye Skinner, Strategic Business Developer at Adobe
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Francesca is an exceptional and innovative artist. She is able not only to create beautiful pieces of art, but also to communicate the urgency of environmental action. She has prepared various artworks for our Group companies. The experience with her on the so called "Art for Trash" initiative has been really positive. The entire team felt part of the process of creating and was positively involved in the office's rubbish collection and in the end they were also able to enjoy Francesca's beautiful mosaics, that we still proudly exhibit in our offices. I also have various pieces of her art at home and they are really unique items that enrich our home. Certainly happy to recommend Francesca's work! Great Artist and powerful eco-artivist!
Giovanni Terranova, Partner and Founder at Bluefield Partners
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Last Monday we held the Dedication Service for the new Ada Lovelace Chapel. The Ada Lovelace choir sang beautifully to set up the afternoon and then Bishop Lusa and Father David blessed the chapel. We would like to say a big thank you to Francesca Busca, Ada parent and Eco-artivist, 'Rubbish artist' for her stunning artwork 'The Flow of Life' which graces the wall of the Chapel making this space completely unique. Her sculpture is an artistic representation of the beauty of the continual journey of growth expressed in our 10:10 ethic. Made out of 100% waste, the staff, students and parents of the school collected c.8000 metal screw caps and just as many ring pulls to enable Francesca to create this beautiful piece of work.
Ada Lovelace CoE secondary school, London
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The Institute of Marine Sciences of the Italian National Research Institute has recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Francesca Busca. During a 10-day residency, Francesca created a site specific installation titled “Sea it!” and realized by using the trash collected by CNR-ISMAR in its offices, labs, research vessel and offshore research platform. She was able to not only create a remarkable art piece, but also to engage with the scientists and staff members, fostering a sense of shared purpose and enthusiasm. Francesca’s unique ability to inspire and engage those around her is truly commendable. Her interaction with the scientists and staff members of ISMAR was so impactful that it led to a formal collaboration contract, extending their partnership. Francesca’s work goes beyond creating art; it fosters a sense of community and promotes a greater understanding of environmental issues. The presentation of the “Sea it!” art piece during the 2024 Venice Boat Show was a significant milestone. It provided an excellent platform to engage visitors in the activities of the institute and raise awareness about marine litter.
Francesco Marcello Falcieri, Researcher and Section Head at CNR-ISMAR, Venice
GET BESPOKE, SUSTAINABLE ARTWORKS MADE WITH YOUR OWN OFFICE WASTE
This pioneering initative is the first of its kind, and I was absolutely thrilled when Bluefield Partners wholeheartedly embraced the "Art for Trash" pilot project back in 2018. As a thriving business known for its strong ethical and environmental values, partnering with them as the inaugural Art for Trash client at their stunning London City office filled me with pride. This collaboration marked the beginning of a journey of innovation and change that has since taken off to new heights!
BENEFITS
ArtforTrash is the most efficient and direct way to SHOW your commitment to sustainability both by flaunting a sustainable artwork on your wall, and by proving that the whole office was actively involved. But mainly, it hopefully creates a legacy which goes beyond the mere artwork: by involving all staff and inviting them to treat disposable items as valuable finds, this initiative aims at provoking a change in attitude towards our disposable lifestyle and waste in general. In particular:
Inspire a new perspective on waste, recognizing its value and the potential for reusing, repurposing, or upcycling items - turning "rubbish" into "trashure."
Minimise the use of new resources, promote a cradle-to-cradle approach and encourage the adoption of a circular economy.
Infuse fun, teamwork spirit, and pride in the office environment while working towards a common goal.
Stimulate a sense of ownership in the resulting artwork which will be bespoke, sustainable, visually striking, and
boldly pioneer sustainability standards.
Based on the feedback received so far these artworks are a brilliant tool with clients too, as they seem to be an excellent ice-breaker. For example, a client moved the pieces from a secondary location to a boardroom, and another (a global financial services firm) commissioned a tryptic for their main boardroom, where it is the first thing participants see, whether in person or online - and it is proving extremely popular!
HOW
CALL - Get in touch with me! I'm excited to learn more about your workspace and the wall space available for the artwork. We can also collaborate on finding the perfect spot together.
SHOW - Share with me your collection of "Trashure" items (such as used coffee cups, teabag labels, pen caps, nails, broken pencils, and more). I'll provide guidance on the best types of waste to gather based on availability, color, texture, and size. I love a creative challenge!
COLLECT - Set up a designated collection point in the office and ensure the cleaning staff is aware of the project. Invite all staff to collect Trashure items until the bin(s) are full, which may take a few weeks. For a fun team-building activity, you could create different teams in the office, and the most efficient collector could win a prize.
GIVE - Once the bins are full, hand over the collected items to me. If you are located in London, I can arrange to collect them in a virtually carbon-neutral way using public transport.
GET - Receive the unique artwork and proudly display it in your office space!
Please note that I am striving to be as sustainable as possible from start to finish. I would therefore adopt a minimum carbon footprint approach throughout the whole project, including:
the material and the adhesive (washable PVA or eco-friendly cement),
packaging (reused cardboard and recycled /paper tape), and
delivery (by public transport or electric/hybrid vehicle).
PRICING
I charge a flat fee of £1200 for every 50x50cm artwork, with pricing adjusted proportionally based on the dimensions. This fee covers the entire project, including the initial visit, collections, and delivery within a 30-mile radius of London.
Ideally, a 50% deposit is required upfront, with the remaining balance due upon delivery.
As part of our commitment to environmental causes, 10% of the total amount received will be donated to an environmental charity. Previous recipients include Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and The Paul Watson Foundation UK (formerly Sea Shepherd UK), on which I am currently focusing as I believe the work they are doing is vital to our future. However, if you have other charity suggestions, I am listening!
Way to Eco
With a view to increase its educational aspect, it is now possible to pair up the Art for Trash initiative with a MINI COURSE ON WASTE & THE LIFE CYCLE OF MATERIALS before the collection is started in the office.
This training will be provided by Donata Magrin from Way to Eco (https://www.waytoeco.com/).
Way to Eco Ltd is an environmental consultancy based in London focusing on environmental education and waste prevention by fostering the circular economy, and Donata is a highly experienced and knowledgeable expert constantly searching for solutions to prevent waste. Her passion for the subject makes her the most suitable person for this project.