Trash Entomology: Litterbug III

Trash Entomology: Litterbug III

By artist: Amanda Laing

Recycled food packaging. 27 x 22 x 3 cm

Litterbug is a framed assemblage using food packaging that is usually discarded. It aims to bring awareness to the fact that the smallest of creatures like insects, that are critical to our natural ecosystems, are impacted by the constant barrage of packaging we discard from food products. Their delicate, tiny natural worlds are polluted and damaged making it hard for them to survive. If we continue to consume and produce vast amounts of packaging. these species may disappear altogether.

About the artist.

Amanda Laing is an artist and designer from Brisbane interested in the human experience of colour and pattern found in the natural world, in particular plants, flowers and insects. With a mindfulness approach to nature, her work explores the innate connections we hold with the natural world and the importance of protecting our natural environment. Working with mediums including paint, drawing, and textiles and using re-purposed materials are of interest in her practice. Amanda believes in art-making as a powerful form of personal expression in particular for children and people of neurodiversity. Of Dutch heritage, Amanda has a Bachelor of Built Environment, a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts.

Collection or delivery.

This item is part of the Plant Empire Small Wonders Exhibition 2026, on display from 9 May - 7 June. Exhibition items are available for sale in person or online. In the unlikely event that a customer purchases the item in-store at the same time as it is sold online, we will refund the online purchase - thank you in advance for your understanding if this situation does occur. Exhibition pieces will be available for collection in-store or delivered from 11-14 June: to collect your item in person, please select the 'in-store pickup' option at checkout; or to have it delivered, please select either the Australia Post or courier option (Brisbane only) at checkout and your delivery fee will be calculated automatically.