| Description: | Reclining on his side atop the expanse of London's iconic Millennium Bridge, artist Ben Wilson engages in an unconventional artistic endeavor. With a certain flair, he applies his brush to a piece of dried chewing gum, a mere speck embedded in the pavement.
"The crux lies in the gum's position beneath the metal treads," remarked the 60-year-old artist, his attire a testament to his paint-splattered craft—a vivid orange jumpsuit. "What's captivating is the sheer diversity in their contours and dimensions, defying any notion of uniformity."
While most individuals shun what others cast aside or simply overlook, Wilson perceives an artistic opportunity to transform minuscule fragments of refuse into objects of beauty. Beyond that, it serves as a means to astonish passersby, luring them into an intimate inspection of the ground beneath their feet. |
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