Patna: Discarded plastic bottles, tin cans, tyres and cardboard have found new life in Patna’s Vivekananda Park, where a striking collection of sculptures crafted from municipal waste is drawing crowds and delivering powerful social messages.
An initiative by the Patna Municipal Corporation, the park — located in Ward 22 — has become a lively example of how urban waste can be turned into engaging public art. Sculptures of superheroes, everyday citizens, and symbolic figures now dot the green landscape, drawing families and selfie-seekers alike.
Among the standout installations is a statue of a father helping his daughter reach a stack of books, symbolising the importance of education for girls. Another piece features the Hulk hoisting plastic bottles, while other works include a modern motorcycle, a woman’s face, and installations of tyres repurposed into illuminated tree-hung lanterns.
“These artworks were created using junk collected from municipal dustbins,” said Ram Pravesh, the park’s caretaker. “The tyres hanging on trees with lights inside plastic bottles glow at night, making the park even more magical.”
The park is open to the public free of charge, from 6am to 9am and 4pm to 8pm daily. Its transformation has not only provided residents with a unique space to relax and reflect but also serves as a reminder of the value of recycling and the potential hidden in the things we throw away.
