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Bee Aware! by Lou & Chris Chapman

The sculpture is made from recycled materials, primarily a children’s garden trampoline, which forms the legs and hanging structure. Other materials include plant baskets, cans, fabrics from scrap stores, house insulation foam, an umbrella, plastic bags, plastic bottles, discarded rebar and scrap metal.

Lou Chapman is a local community artist who works primarily with children. Projects she has worked on can be found on her social media pages, Facebook: Lou Chapman Arts and Instagram: allthings_artybylou 

Octopus Wearable by Glyn

My aim is to wear the octopus to demonstrations against sea pollution and, if they happen, protests against octopus farming. I hope it becomes a conversation starter and a visual reminder of just how extraordinary—and vulnerable—these creatures really are.

Plasticasaurus by Outdoors School, Tiverton

Our school visited Teignmouth Beach for a litter-picking session. During our visit, we collected a variety of plastic waste from the shoreline. One particularly ironic find was a toy killer whale, discovered among the rubbish. We’ve added it to our storyboard as a striking symbol of how plastic pollution threatens marine life.

Learners also collected sea glass and shells, which inspired a variety of creative projects back at school, including a beautiful 3D picture, painted shells, and other ocean-themed artwork.

Trail Sign by The Makery@TAAG work experience students

The Makery @ TAAG work experience students played an inspiring role in this year’s TRAIL 2025 sculpture trail. Tasked with transforming a discarded bed base into a striking piece of environmental art, the students went far beyond simply painting—it became a real experience in community-led creative practice.

Hands Across The Sea by Gail

Gail Marshall, designer and artist, uses hospital waste in her designs.

Many tons of waste go to landfills every week, which can not be recycled. There are, however, some items used only once that can be turned into art for your enjoyment.

The Sea, The Sea, The SeWage by Starcross artist Brian Taylor

Last summer’s reports on dangerous sewage pollution in the seas along the Southwest coast have led to fear and concern among local swimmers. There has been a serious health risk, and many people have been fearful of taking a dip without up-to-date information on pollution levels.

Such dangers can be avoided, and the authorities responsible need to be constantly reminded. My sculpture represents a reminder of the conflict between the healthy joys of swimming and the lurking dangers to health via sewage pollution.

Reef of Many Hands by TIME Saturday Group

Reef of Many Hands is a celebration of biodiversity and the strength of collective creativity. Built from recycled and reclaimed materials – insulation foam, a light shade, old fishing nets, bottle caps, foil, and scraps of foam – all mounted on a discarded pallet, this coral structure reflects the richness and resilience of ocean life.

Biodiversity thrives on difference, and so does collaboration: every unique input adds depth, colour, and meaning. This sculpture is not just a reminder of what we might lose if we don’t protect our oceans, but also a hopeful symbol of what we can build together when we care for the world – and for each other.

Underwater Biodiversity by Hazeldown School Eco Committee with T.R.A.I.L. Artists (Over 30 students, from Years 1 to 6)

Students began by sorting through donated fabrics, discussing textures and colours, and then worked in teams to create the different elements of the collage. Each group contributed to sections of the scene, layering and glueing pieces to bring the underwater world to life.

This collaborative piece not only celebrates marine biodiversity but also highlights the importance of reusing materials and reducing textile waste.

Voice for Change by Work experience students from The Makery, alongside local residents

What was once a collection of old, weathered trail signs has been transformed into something entirely new: a collective voice for the planet.

Each sign has been carefully hand-painted, carrying a unique environmental message — words of hope, love, and concern for the natural world. These messages were contributed by members of the local community, each one reflecting a personal connection to the Earth and a desire to protect it.

Assembled into a single sculptural piece, these signs now stand as more than just recycled materials — they are a symbol of renewal, unity, and action. They speak for the forests, oceans, and wildlife, and they remind us all that every small voice, when joined with others, can create a powerful call for change.

Muldoon Buggy by Melissa Muldoon & Trevor Richardson

Riding the Buggy of Doom, we speed across the sands
The devastation of our earth is in our hearts and hands.
Then what is next? All laid to waste, we go on to pollute the stars.
Until there is nothing left to kill, and we go to live on Mars!

– Poem by Jeanna Dobson

Alice in a Bio-diverse Wonderland by Teignmouth Primary School (Year 6 Students, Mr Correy’s Class) & TRAIL Artists

Step into a magical world where art meets nature! Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this recycled sculpture celebrates the beauty and variety of life in our natural world.