A Driftwood Peace

I'll let the image speak for itself this time.

Thanks, Lucy @ Lucy Designs for sharing this fellow Florida artist with us.

Until next time...
Mike


UPDATE:  You can now find Designs Adrift on Facebook.

3 Minute Reflection

Do you have 3 minutes?

Can you spend 3 minutes to visit this most unique and thought-provoking museum exhibit via video? It's good to stop, be silent, and reflect every once in a while.

How many cans in the exhibit? Millions!





This Belgian museum isn't always filled with trash.

A big thanks to the folks at Recyclart for the share!


Until next time...
Michael

Trash? Or Art!

Oh, this kind of stuff makes me stop and stare. For a really long time. Like if I were looking at another person it would certainly get uncomfortable! Trash? Or art! There's no doubt in my mind. Art!

The fact that the end of the Queen's nose is a shell is not lost on me. And I would love to have some of those brooches in her crown for my collection. The more you look, the more you'll see. Like the little dinosaurs on the Mona Lisa artwork. Mona also has little toy zebras in the upper left corner. 

Unfortunately, Jane Perkins, the British artist, doesn't seem to have a website. Or at least I haven't been able to track one down yet. Her story goes to show that it's never too late to start to create!

Until next time...

Mike

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Trash? Or Art!

Look closely at this sculpted tire.

Would you put one of these indoors? Or would it have to stay out?

Thanks, Recyclart, for finding and sharing this artist.

Until next time...
Mike


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Trash? Or Art!

Oh the things that people see when they are open to the possibilities! Is it trash? Or art?

Do you see what it is at first glance?

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If you guessed cardboard box barcodes...you're right! But doesn't it look like a fabulous wooden block installation?

Until next time...
Mike


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Another Installment of Trash? Or Art!

It's time for another installment of Trash? Or Art!

Do you recognize the ingredients for these textural wall hangings?

How about a closer look?

Still unsure? Does this help?

Yes...it's used tea bags! What do you think? Trash? Or Art!

Have another look at Armen Rotch's blog.

Until next time...
Michael


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Trash? Or Art!

Here's what you'll see from across the room. I would absolutely love to have a version of this artwork in my home. I love the soft colors and the lack of a distinct image. Can you guess what it's made from?

Here's a closer look. Does it look familiar yet?

I simply adore and admire anyone who takes trash / discarded items / junk and creates something so spectacularly beautiful. This 8' x 5' art piece is made of approximately 40,000 pieces of junk mail. JUNK MAIL! 

photos from Rag & Bone

I'm a loyal recycler (thanks, Sweden, for making it a part of everyday living), but I'll be thinking twice next time I get a stack of junk mail...can I make something this beautiful?

I also loved listening to Amanda Nelsen, the artist of this artwork, as she talked about her work with 'found paper'. Take a look if you want a quick 5 minutes of feel-good inspiration.





Looking for recycled / repurposed paper projects for your own project inspiration? Then you'll want to take a peek at 25 of the best DIY repurposed magazine projects that I found across the Internet.

Until next time...
Michael