3D MOSAIC ART FROM THROWN AWAY FLIP-FLOPS

Flip-flops are the footwear of choice for many Africans but these rubber and plastic slippers have a very short life. Most of them end up in landfills and can take up to 80 years to decompose.

Nigerian artist and environmentalist Konboye Ebipade Eugene is using his art to raise awareness about plastic pollution and social stigmas. He collects discarded footwear from dumpsites and riverbanks and transforms it into colourful portraits.

African Stream went to Abeokuta in Nigeria and sat down with Eugene to learn the ins and outs of his craft.

How do you rate his work and philosophy?