Everyone knows what dumpsters have to offer when it comes to storing garbage, but what can they do for a community’s dreams? Not much. Unless, of course, a talented artist does something like take an empty dumpster and convert it into a portable garden where people can come to meditate, say a prayer, and throw a wish into a well. When was the last time you saw a dumpster with its own wishing well? Thanks to Kris Pilcher, where there was once trash, there is now hope.
The extremely humble beginnings of the wishing well.
Can’t have a wishing well without a frame.
Hm… looks like they might need more bricks than that.
There they go.
This wishing well is starting to look pretty solid.
And mystical.
Now we’re talking.
The dumpster that will soon be home to a wishing well and garden.
The artist behind all of it.
You heard the sign, now scram, garbage men.
It’s all coming together.
Almost there.
Wow. Look at that!
The plants really add so much beauty to the installation. This looks absolutely amazing.
Just in case anyone was doubting how legit this incredible installation is.
People throwing their wishes into the well.
Even at night.
You can’t wish for a better dumpster-located installation than that.
(via Kris Pilcher)
I don’t know about you, but I’m wishing I could take a trip and visit that magical dumpster. If you’re interested in seeing more of Kris Pilcher’s work check out his website and Instagram.
