How about a selfie with art made of trash? The Strandgut-Skulptur Sculpture is not just a pile of waste. It’s a statement.
This sculpture stands near the beach between Westerland and Rantum. Many Hamburger come here. They arrive by train at Altona station. Then they take the Schleswig Holstein Ticket to the island and enjoy the fresh sea air.
But there is also some garbage. The Strandgut-Skulptur Sculpture is made of plastic trash. It is found on Sylt’s beaches. The sculpture reminds us of the pollution in our oceans. About two thirds of the distance from Westerland to Rantum, near the beach sauna, you will find it.
Every year, tons of garbage end up in the North Sea. Experts say that during peak season, two tons of garbage is collected each day. This trash comes from a seven-kilometer stretch of Westerland beach.
Plastic takes a very long time to decompose. Fishing lines take about 600 years. Plastic bottles take 450 years. Even simple plastic bags take 10 to 40 years.
Some anonymous activists are trying to raise awareness. They create art from washed-up plastic on the Ellenbogen peninsula. They want to protest the pollution of the seas and coasts. They make bizarre objects like a glove tree. This Strandgut art does not last forever. The creators remove it before the autumn and winter storms. It then goes to the recycling center in Rantum.
The Strandgut-Skulptur Sculpture here is a powerful symbol. It shows us the impact of our waste. It encourages us to be more careful with our environment. It serves as a reminder of how important our seas are. Next time you’re at the beach, remember this sculpture. Think about how you can reduce your plastic use. Let’s protect our oceans, one piece of trash at a time.