Giant Lipstick – Contemporary Waste Art Installation by Agne Kisonaite
What Is the Giant Lipstick?
Giant Lipstick is a striking contemporary art object created from 5000 used lipstick tubes, transforming everyday waste into a powerful environmental statement. The top part of the sculpture includes expired but unused cosmetics, donated by a beauty brand that planned to discard them.
How Much Waste Does the World Produce?
Every second, four lipstick tubes are sold worldwide, yet cosmetic packaging is rarely recyclable. That alarming fact inspired this large-scale installation. Although one woman in Lithuania uses only one or two lipsticks per year, combined globally, the result is a massive amount of non-recyclable plastic waste.
How Long Does Cosmetic Waste Last in the Environment?
Over a decade after its creation, the Giant Lipstick sculpture remains as vibrant as the day it was built. Actually, lipstick tubes can take up to 1,000 years to decompose. This is a reminder of how slowly cosmetic waste decomposes and the long-term environmental impact of our consumption habits.
How Big Is the Giant Lipstick?
Made from 340 unique lipsticks, the sculpture stands 250 cm tall with a 105 x 105 cm base, resembling a real oversized lipstick. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this artwork invites viewers to reflect on consumerism, beauty culture, and sustainability.
Key themes:
• Waste art and upcycling in contemporary art
• Environmental awareness through creative reuse
• The intersection of the beauty industry and sustainability
About the artist
Agne Kišonaitė is a Lithuanian contemporary artist known for her striking installations made of recycled materials. Her works challenge consumer culture while celebrating creativity, color, and transformation.
