Recycling is a message of respect

A trip to the National War Museum in Canberra has inspired Leschenault artist David Coghlan to turn a discarded conveyor belt into 22 vivid poppies.

The art is reminiscent of the poppies found at Flanders Fields and pays homage to the many battles which took place at the Western Front in World War I.

Mr Coghlan is skilled in creating art out of old materials and said he drew inspiration for the poppies' design from other Remembrance tributes.

"I liked what had been done at the Tower of London - it was all inspirational," he said.

Mr Coghlan is set to display the poppies at the second Bonking Frog Wines Upcycled Garden Art Competition, which will be exhibited from April 30 to May 8.

The exhibition showcases outdoor garden pieces predominantly made out of recycled material.

Bonking Frog Wines owner Julie Hutton said the exhibition provided an avenue for artists to display their work.

"We have 23 pieces entered in the competition, coming from Fremantle, Margaret River and also locally," she said.

"It's an opportunity for artists to show their work to like-minded and interested people."

The winning artist will be announced at Bonking Frog Wines on May 1.

"I liked what had been done at the Tower of London - it was all inspirational" - David Coghlan