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.
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Can’t have a wishing well without a frame.
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Hm… looks like they might need more bricks than that.
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There they go.
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This wishing well is starting to look pretty solid.
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And mystical.
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Now we’re talking.
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The dumpster that will soon be home to a wishing well and garden.
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The artist behind all of it.
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You heard the sign, now scram, garbage men.
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It’s all coming together.
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Almost there.
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Wow. Look at that!
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The plants really add so much beauty to the installation. This looks absolutely amazing.
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Just in case anyone was doubting how legit this incredible installation is.
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People throwing their wishes into the well.
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Even at night.
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You can’t wish for a better dumpster-located installation than that.
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(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.
