Recycled Material Art Challenge Auction

003 - Heart of Hearts

Materials used are water bottle caps or juice caps, any shape, any color. Paint is used for some of the caps. Hot glue is used to glue the caps on canvas. Art is about 2 feet by 3 feet.

005 - Sunset Coast

Wood, cardboard, leftover yarn, paint, glue. Art is approx. 11 inches by 10 inches and 14 inches by 10 inches.

006 - Leather Journal Cover

This is a used Ops & Maintenance leather tool holster reclaimed into a journal cover. The tool holster was broken down, thinned a bit, and cleaned up and used to create a journal cover that holds a Field Notes journal or similar (3.5" x 5.5"). It can also have a spot in the flap to store your pen. The spine is a scrap piece of full-grain Italian leather. It was all hand-stitched with Ritza Tiger Thread. The journal cover is the perfect size for everyday carry and use. Main Body: Reclaimed O&M Leather Tool Holster Spine: Badalassi Carlo - Waxy Full Grain Leather Thread: Ritza 25 Tiger Thread - 1.00mm

007 - Truck Welcome sign with changing seasons

Round stained wooden welcome sign. Made from old wooden shipping pallet. Art is approx. 15inches by 15inches and you can hang it. It comes with multiple seasons to place in the back of the truck.

008 - L’art Renouvele

Recycled acrylic painting from an old canvas cloth. Art is painting size about 2ft by 3ft.

009 - Tin Can Garden

This piece is a butterfly and flower sculpture created from the following materials: soda cans, tin can, plant twigs, leftover jewelry wire; alcohol ink and glue was used for color and adhesive. Art is about 8 inches by 8 inches (flowers are a little taller).

010 - License Plate Purse

Expired license plates repurposed to make a unique crossbody purse, with a golf cart seatbelt as the strap, bottle cap, snap closure and felt lining. Art is small purse size 6 inches by 6inches by 2 inches wide.

011 - The Helping Hands of Facilities Management

Vintage metal workbench with wood top decorated with the helping hands of the men and women of the Facilities Management Division. Art is a table size 6 feet by 3 feet high and about 3 feet wide. DELIVERY IS NOT INCLUDED - This item is very heavy and requires a truck to pick it up. Metal Legs are included. It does not have wheels.

013 - Thinking

Bottles, plastics, papers, metals, leaves, clothes, wire, glass. Art is about 2 feet by 2 feet in size.

014 - Childhood Memories

This canvas set is designed using recycled materials typically left over after birthday parties—plastic cups and plates, napkins, foil, and pieces of used gift wrapping paper. The scene depicts a child's playful day in Hermann Park. Art is about 2 feet by 18 inches in size.

015 - Building Hope

David Arriaga built this entry table using wooden pallets and glass bricks from the Donor wall. Adrian Brilliantes donated the stain. Tonia Osberg worked with FPDC to request bricks for an art project. Josh Ramey also helped cut the bricks. Shipping is not included with this Item. Art is almost 3 feet high and 2 1/2 feet by 2 feet wide.

016 - Spring Stride RTN

Paper bags collected from volunteer supplies, bags and material Paper bags collected from volunteer supplies bags and material management paper bags and shopping bags. Plastic bottle caps from water bottles that we recycle and glue. Also, the IV caps for the medication we recycle and nurses set aside when they open medication vials. Art is 2 feet by 2 feet in size.

017 - Dilbert the Armadillo

Sculpture and paper mache techniques using cardboard, newspaper, and glue. Art is about 12 inches by 14 inches in size.

018 - The Second Splash

The piece is made from bread clips, an aluminum pie pan, and a wooden shingle The bread clips were slowly gathered for well over a year. Art is about 16 inches by 11 inches in size.

019 - The Heart of Nursing

Gathered nursing supplies that discharged patients left, patient passed away, family did not want O2 carrier, and cardboard boxes on the unit from water cases during ice storm ride-out teams. The art is about 4 feet by a little over 3 feet in size.

020 - Growing Resilience

At first glance, this may appear to be a simple pot made of pennies, but as a sculpture, it holds deeper meaning. The approximately 1,500 patinated coins were gathered from MD Anderson’s fountains and, due to wear, would no longer be accepted by banks (we tried). Rejected for corrosion, they’ve found a new purpose here. Each penny once carried a wish: for healing, for strength, for time. Some journeys led to recovery, and others did not. The sculpture’s weight reflects both heartbreak and joy. The Aglaonema ‘Siam Aurora Lipstick’ growing within once lived in The Park, a beloved place now gone. Yet it grows — a quiet reminder that life continues in new beginnings. Made entirely from leftover materials (soil, recycled plastic pot, glue, pennies, and a rescued plant), this piece is a testimony that beauty can come from struggle, and resilience can take root in the most unexpected places. Art is about 6 inches by 6 inches and 12 inches tall.

022 - Woven Basket

We used basket basket-weaving process to make this basket. Our team can see that the surgical instrument sterilization wraps provide high level of protection against fluids and micro-organisms. We collected the wraps after they were used during the time we preparing the surgical instruments for surgery. These wraps are usually going to be thrown away in the regular trash bag during the case, but we can see the potential of recycling the high-quality material. These baskets can be used as a grocery bag, a craft, or an organizing item. Art is about 10 inches by 12 inches in size.

023 - The Art of War

Artillery Tank made of Actuator, Motor belt, Duct Metal hanger, conduit pipe, electrical box, bolt and nuts and others. The art is about 16 inches by 7 inches wide then 12 inches tall.

025 - The Tree Art

This recycled art piece is made from a tree branch, a glass bottle (base), small glass vases (to hang miniature plants), plastic bottles (for the flowers), and rocks to hold the branch's weight in place, and painted with glass paint for color. The art is 3 feet tall and held up by a glass bottle.

026 - Houston Sports Stadiums

Recycled Wood. The art is 3 pieces, around 12 inches by 14 inches in size each.

029 - Pokemon Concierge

We used masks that were damaged, and cardboard boxes from the hospital. We also used chicken wire and low VOC paints al. We also used chicken wire and low VOC paints. The art is about 3 feet by 3 feet.

031 - Colors of Life

This piece is a glass pane decorated with pieces of recycled plastic (laundry detergent lids, plastic placemats, a clipboard, clear plastic folders, and a plastic pencil container) to imitate the effect of stained The center of the piece is a mosaic of the before mentioned recycled plastic that creates the MD Anderson logo. The glass pane is affixed into a wooden frame with glue and is able to be hung with a metal wire. The recycled materials were sourced from the Texas Art Asylum, an art supply store that sells recycled materials to use in creative ways. The art is about 12 inches by 18 inches in size.

032 - Foundations & Corporations

The idea of "Our Royal Zoo" can be a powerful metaphor for the moral imperative to protect Earth's ecosystems and their inhabitants. It underscores the interconnectedness of all living things and the need for responsible stewardship. This project was made from old Amazon boxes that I used to draw and make the cardboard animal cut outs. Each "royal" on this life-raft is uniquely adorned with leftover fabric from small bags that my tea leaves came in or the end roles of special occasion wrapping paper or gift bags that could not be used. The raft is made from recycled coke zero cans and old National Geographic covers since it is one of the only publications widely subscribed to that covers matters related to our ecosystem and broadens awareness. The flowers by which the raft is "buoyed" are made from crumbled tissue paper. The jewels that adorn both the elephant and sealion are from old, recycled metal earrings that had broken and a unique ribbon that came with a gift of spices I'd received from a loved one who visited India. The art is about 16 inches by 8 inches in size.

033 - Healing in the Elements

This artwork, crafted from Apheresis Clinic's supply caps and tubings meant for discard, and mostly of unused/expired specimen lab tubes generously provided by the MDA Laboratory Department, transforms the remnants of diagnosis into a vision of recovery. Each cap, tube, and stopper once carried the story of someone doing Stem Cell Therapy or awaiting answers a symbol of illness, uncertainty, and the fragile search for healing. Now, reimagined as a vivid landscape, they tell a new story: one of resilience, hope, renewal, and the interconnectedness of science, nature, and the human spirit. This recycled art piece is a tribute by the Apheresis Clinic and team to every patient, every healer, and the enduring beauty that can rise from our most vulnerable moments. The art is about 2 feet Tall by 3 feet wide.

034 - Radiating Peacock

Thermoplastic radiation immobilization mask, construction paper, plastic spoons, glass marbles, food picks, acrylic paint, tape. The art is about 16 inches by 18 inches.

035 - Time

"Time" is a clock built from recycled computer parts - once tools of technology, now part of a story about progress and possibility. Inspired by the way innovation continues to shape medicine, this piece reflects how time and technology converge in our mission to end cancer. Every minute moves us forward. Every second holds opportunity - not just for breakthroughs in medicine, but in how we choose to live, connect, and show up for one another. "Time" reminds us that change is always in motion - and that we are all part of the progress. Part of the mission. The art is about 12 inches by 12 inches.

036 - Babe, hold my bag

I made a bag using previously sterile wrappers & plastic tray. Materials used were used sterile wrappers (wraps instruments for surgery), and to reinforce the structure, I used the plastic tray that comes in the sterile packs for surgery. These materials are clean & unused. It usually goes to the trash. The art is about 11 inches by 16 inches.

037 - Eternal Bloom

AC filter for flowers, branch from trimmed tree in yard, hot glue, spare engine parts, valve lifters, bolts, rocker arms, spring, bearing and bearing race & spot welding. Art is about 3 feet tall.

038 - Waterfall

Waterfall into a pond with a bridge and surrounded by rocks and a fence; Surrounded by a grassy field. Materials used: Cardboard box for base, fence, and bridge; Packing paper for rocks; Fillings from an easter egg basket for grass; Hot glue for waterfall. Art is about 20 inches by 16 inches.

039 - Say Cheese

A 3D piece that uses a vintage camera mounted on a pen on paper image framed by discarded lumber. Art is about 13 inches by 20 inches.

040 - Rock'n Research

This is a Fender-style guitar with all reclaimed/ recycled wood and parts. The top, neck, fingerboard board and head are composed of wood I harvested from oak trees removed to support the construction of the new South Campus Research Building 5 (SCRB5). The building is currently under construction at the corner of Old Spanish Trail and Bertner Ave, thank you Vaughn Construction for helping me claim the wood. The back of the guitar is poplar wood from a discarded piano I found on the side of the road. HUGE thank you goes out to South Paw Guitars (https://southpawguitars.com/) and Rockin’ Robin Guitars and Music (https://www.rockinrobinguitars.com/), and guitar luthier Clarence for their amazing support in providing all the hardware for this build. All parts are recycled from other guitars and are functional. Though this should not be considered a new guitar, it is very much playable, and if someone likes to play, they will enjoy this piece. It is also an awesome display piece to connect one to the amazing mission here at MD Anderson – Making Cancer History! Art is standard guitar size.

041 - Corky

Wine Corks. Art is about 3 feet by 4 feet.