Perhaps your next piece of conceptual art is lying in that pile of junk in the corner of your garage, or hidden in a box in your crawlspace.  Eco-art can take many forms, with found art being a great way to upcycle objects into creative new expressions.

Austin-based Barbara Irwin refers to her pieces as found or assemblage art. She upcycles objects into whimsical new creations like her “The Descending Man” and “Hot Water 2″ pictured above.