ISSN 2360-7955
Abstract: Many scholars have defined waste from different perspectives. Some see waste as unwanted material; to some, it is “useless” materials. The study considers waste as, useless, value-less, refuse, rejected materials, debris or garbage which are of no use to mankind. However, the study is of the view that there is “ability in disability”. Also, there is value in value-less. There could be sense in non-sense. In view of this, therefore, the study tries to position waste materials as irrelevant items or materials to man and environment which could be converted to usefulness, thereby, serving the good of the society. The aim of the study is to situate Visual Arts using painterly Approach as a Restorative therapy using waste materials in Abia State Nigeria. The objectives were achieved by means of field trips. Again, primary and secondary sources of data collation were employed including participant observation methods. Some of the findings include: waste materials could be converted to Usefulness. Creativity and technology may be inspired and promoted through Visual Arts enterprise as a Restorative Therapy using waste materials - a painterly approach. Waste could be effectively recycled to achieve a sustainable aesthetic appeal including therapeutic healings and others. These were significantly followed by conclusion and recommendations.
Keywords: Visual arts, Painting, Waste materials, Restoration, Therapy