A 31-year-old artist from Leicester is turning what most people consider garbage into stunning works of art, proving that one person's trash can truly become another's treasure. Daniels Ndubuisi has made it his mission to find beauty and potential in discarded materials, using everything from bottle caps to condemned clothing and plastic waste as raw materials for his artistic creations.

"I do see rubbish as an opportunity," Ndubuisi explains. "I see a lot of life in most of the products that people consider to be end of life." His unique perspective on waste materials has led him to create remarkable pieces, including a detailed portrait of former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy constructed entirely from bottle tops and a striking depiction of a lion's face made from various waste materials.

Ndubuisi, who moved to the UK from Nigeria, brings an impressive educational background to his artistic endeavors. He completed a degree in civil engineering and earned a master's degree in architecture at De Montfort University. While he currently works as an architect, Ndubuisi has ambitious plans to transition into full-time artistry in the future.

The artist now leads a series of innovative workshops at the Centre Project, which operates out of the Central Baptist Church in Leicester. These sessions are designed to explore creative ways people can transform everyday materials into art. "The creative process is a bit tasking, but it's something you get joy out of when you finally make something everybody can be a part of," Ndubuisi shares about his workshop experience.

During these community workshops, participants learn to see potential in ordinary discarded items and discover techniques for converting them into artistic expressions. "During the workshops we're going to be exploring ideas of how people can use everyday materials," Ndubuisi explains. "All the materials are provided by the arts council and everyone can be a genius and turn trash to art."

The impact of these workshops extends beyond just the creative process itself. Pieces created during the sessions will be showcased in a public exhibition scheduled for November, where some of the artwork will also be available for purchase. This initiative not only promotes environmental consciousness through creative recycling but also provides participants with an opportunity to see their work displayed and potentially sold to the public.