US Man Turns Backyard Into Art Exhibit Made Out of Other People s Discarded Objects
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Randy Gilson found happiness in a garbage can.
It started with salvaging other people’s throwaways to transform into Christmas gifts for his siblings, then it evolved into cleaning up an old house and the drug-infested neighborhood it stood in.
What he created is Randyland, an iconic Pittsburgh landmark that attracts visitors from all over the world.
But the real icon is Gilson himself.
An eccentric folk artist, Gilson created a child-like art installation in his backyard and invited the world to experience it for free. A walk through his garden is a glimpse into his brain - an explosion of colors with subtle surprises. He added life and whimsy to everything there - walls, fences, sidewalks, and once-drab lawn ornaments, all reimagined into pieces of art.