These sculptures are a load of rubbish!

STUDENTS in West Sussex are seeking arty honours by creating sculptures that will be a load of rubbish.

They are taking part in the annual Sculpture Challenge staged by Better Tomorrows, the not-for-profit community interest company that is spearheading a range of initiatives to encourage sustainable living in West Sussex.

The students – who attend Central Sussex, Northbrook and Worthing colleges – are reflecting the company’s aims by making sculptures out of reused or recycled material.

The works will be judged in May and the winning entry will be displayed for up to six months in the Cass Sculpture Foundation in Goodwood.

Last year’s winner was Stuart Slade, 35, from Northbrook College, Worthing, who said: “The whole experience of taking part in the competition was very rewarding.

“For me, having a piece of work displayed at the Cass Foundation was a great achievement. The exposure the competition gave me and the siting of the sculpture was a very positive thing.”

John de Mierre, Chairman of Better Tomorrows, said: “We are achieving two aims with this competition.

“First, we are highlighting the importance of recycling, just how easy it is to recycle and the wide range of material that can be re-used or recycled, rather than being sent to landfill.

“Second, it is encouraging young artists in West Sussex and offers them the opportunity to gain a first class shop window for their artistic achievement.”