NYC Trash Bin | Mixed Media Sculpture - One Size

Materials: Cast resin, paper, acrylic paint, hand-weathered finish One of New York City's most recognizable street fixtures, the wire mesh trash basket serves as both a functional object and an accidental archive of urban life. Constructed from resin and finished with real paper debris, hand painting, and authentic weathering techniques, this sculpture captures the layered textures and everyday imperfections that define the city. By elevating a common municipal object into fine art, Danny Cortes celebrates the overlooked beauty found throughout New York's street