Ayala malls combines art and environmental advocacy in Eco Art, a display of edgy art installations starting August 28 until September 11.

The exhibit is part of Ayala Malls’ Greenology Campaign. More than just a venue for leisure, Ayala malls takes a step further by bringing the green lifestyle into its furnishings, lush landscapes, interiors and outdoor art installations.

A sustainable lifestyle finds expression in Eco Art, an exhibit of quirky art installations featuring sculptures and 3D models highlighting the fundamentals of recreating in partnership with artists Alma Quinto, Pete Jimenez, Mac Valdezco and Ral Arrogante. Students from UP, UE, UST, College of St. Benilde, FEU, PWU, and Technological University of the Philippines are also part of this special event.

The art installations aim to educate the shoppers on how much garbage is consumed by using plastic, paper and other raw materials. Visual artist Alma Quinto chooses to reuse, recycle, rework and remodel as she continually explores new ideas and exciting combinations with her artworks. Quinto says, "Recycling is a wise option because we save more resources and become kinder to our environment."

Visual artist Mac Valdezco imagines that his artworks can move and grow. His works speak of ecological preservation and conservation.

Sculptor Pete Jimenez is determined to transform the waste products of our industrial age into works of art. He decided to work away from traditional materials such as marble, glass and bronze, and instead common materials such as iron pieces salvaged from the junk shops of Quezon City, Mandaluyong and Antipolo. The wealth of metal parts and scraps, iron implements and rusty tubes and nails in those areas set his imagination working, transforming his raw materials into works of art.

Sculptor Ral Arrogante focuses on deconstructed brass and copper. His raw materials of choice include radiator coils, circuit boards and watch gears. He sees beauty in obsolete machinery and outdated filigree.