Recycled Art Links

Bob Dylan – not just a music maker, but he creates iron gates from scrap metal

http://twentytwowords.com/bob-dylan-is-a-welder-and-he-makes-big-iron-gates-out-of-scrap-metal-5-pictures/

 

Nirit Levev – dog sculptures using chains

http://www.niritlevav.com/

 

Cara Barer – book sculpture

http://www.carabarer.com/

 

Michael Pajón – vintage paper collage

http://michaelpajon.com/

http://www.jonathanferraragallery.com/artists/michael-pajon/video?view=slider

 

Will Kurtz – 3D paper sculptures

http://www.willkurtz.com/

 

Bordalo II – trash sculptures

http://www.bordaloii.com/

 

Felix Böck – upcycled chopsticks

http://news.ubc.ca/2016/09/15/ubc-phd-student-recycles-chopsticks-for-home-decor-startup/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1855845953/chopvalue-recycled-chopstick-products

 

Insecta – turns vintage and plastic bottles into shoes

http://www.insectashoes.com/

 

Adidas verge – running shoe made from recycled ocean plastic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCK0JwqYswY

 

Valérie Buess – paper sculptures

http://www.valeriebuess.com/

 

Recycled Art Links

Brian Dettmer – the book surgeon

http://briandettmer.com/
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-book-surgeon-15-pieces

Julie Alice Chappell – computer bugs

https://juliealicechappellart.wordpress.com/

Peter Clark – paper collage, I especially like the garments

http://www.peterclarkcollage.com/

Ellen Mattesi – check out her projects using candy wrappers

http://juvenilehalldesign.com/blog/2013/10/31/nowthe-day-after

Dolan Geiman – paper collage

http://dolangeiman.com/
http://dolangeiman.com/blogs/news/16422937-the-making-of-our-paper-collages

Terrence Campagna – sculptures from material found on trips throughout the world

http://www.terrencecampagna.com/

Street lamps from washing machine drums

http://www.boredpanda.com/we-put-133-old-washing-machine-drums-to-illuminate-the-street-2/

How to make a bottle fence

http://www.goodshomedesign.com/special-bottle-fence/

Netonia Yalte builds homes out of Haida Gwaii beach bones

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/british-columbia/netonia-yalte-70-builds-homes-out-of-haida-gwaii-beach-debris-1.3126693
http://www.daycreek.com/dc/html/netonia_yalte.htm

Amazing things made from cardboard tubes

http://www.oddee.com/item_98591.aspx
http://www.ecouterre.com/insecta-turns-vintage-clothing-recycled-plastic-bottles-into-vegan-friendly-shoes/insecta-shoes-brazil-2/?extend=1

Recycle Art Links

Lesley Hilling – salvaged wood constructions

http://www.lesleyhilling.co.uk/

John Dahlsen – environmental wall works

http://www.johndahlsen.com/

Tuula Närhinen – her sea sculptures use plastic detritus from the Baltic Sea

http://www.tuulanarhinen.net/

Steve McPherson – wall sculptures from beach plastic collected over 15 years in the UK

http://www.stevemcpherson.co.uk/

Angela Haseltine Pozzi – sculptures from beach debris

http://washedashore.org/

Gilles Cenazandittu – life size plastic animal sculptures

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7HRjIxtcXHISDNuZ0QtckNERnM/view

Pam Longobardi – installations using beach debris

http://driftersproject.net/

Freya Jobbins – disturbingly beautiful sculptures created with dolls

http://www.freyajobbins.com/

Tess Felix – portraits using beach debris

http://www.tessfelixartist.com/

Adidas has partnered with Parley for the Oceans to make shoes stitched with thread produced from discarded fishing nets

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/06/discarded-fishing-nets-and-other-ocean-trash-shoes/
http://www.adidas-group.com/en/
http://www.parley.tv/#fortheoceans

Recycle Art Links

Chris Kenny – art from maps

http://www.creativesketchbook.co.uk/2012/05/going-around-in-circles-with-chris.html

http://www.englandgallery.com/artists/artists_group/?mainId=51&media=Constructions%20%26%20mixed%20media&_p=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6aqCW_FeFo

 

Val Arntzen – assemblage

http://valeriearntzen.com/

 

from photocopiers to trumpets

https://www.facebook.com/ScienceChannel/videos/10153841216687917/

 

Anita Leocadia – book arts

http://anitaleocadia.tumblr.com/post/45608601996/mayberrys-insects-book-sculpture-by-kelly

 

a village made from plastic bottles

http://www.plasticbottlevillage.com/english/

https://www.facebook.com/NowThisNews/videos/vb.341163402640457/1067270313363092/?type=2&theater

 

Wim Botha – paper and bookart sculptures

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/soul-searching-book-sculptures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS4KsIvFqs0

 

Liesl Pfeffer – photo media collage

http://www.lieslpfeffer.com/

 

Alejandro Durán – photography and plastic installation

http://www.alejandroduran.com/

 

Max Liboiron – sea globes using ocean detritus

https://maxliboiron.com/

 

Richard and Judith Selby Lang – plastic assemblage

http://www.beachplastic.com/

Recycle Art Links

Malena Valcarcel – altered books and paper art

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MalenaValcarcel?ref=l2-shopheader-name#about

 

Jeff Conley – makes his own instruments for his band

http://www.custommade.com/custom-homemade-antique-electric-acoustic-guitars/by/jeffconleydesigns/?AFID=090909

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRXIGxGYtO4&app=desktop

 

Suzy Pal – magazine collages

http://www.suzypal.com/

 

Peter Clark – found paper collages

http://peterclarkcollage.com/

 

Bottlebot – plastic bottle robots

http://bottlerobot.blogspot.ca/

 

Jacob Hashimoto – large sculptures, many using recycled materials

http://jacobhashimoto.com/

 

Igor Verniy – animal and insect sculptures

https://www.facebook.com/verniyart/

 

Francisca Prieto – folded paper sculptures

http://www.blankproject.co.uk/

 

Nils Volker – large sculptures incorporating plastic bags, computer cooling fans, and lights

http://www.nilsvoelker.com/

 

Arnt Arntzen – furniture designs incorporating aircraft parts

http://www.arntarntzen.com/

Recycle Art Links

John and Lindsay Gibson – skateboard art, including a cool guitar

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SecondShot#about

 

Cirrhopp – fashion from old t-shirts

https://www.facebook.com/Cirrhopprecycle/photos/a.286390571437079.67565.286388638103939/1002802226462573/?type=3

 

Caastellan Christophe – sculpture using tools

http://www.xtophe-art.com/

 

Didier Biree – sculptures

http://spiromix.com/

 

Raymond Guest – garden sculptures

http://www.custommade.com/by/recycledsalvage/

 

Nirit Levav – animal sculptures from bicycle chains

http://unchaineddogs.com/

 

Russ Brebner – rusty metal sculptures

http://www.russbrebner.com.au/

 

Vicolo Paglia Corta – table tops made using keyboard keys

http://www.vicolopagliacorta.it/

 

Daniel Lanzilotta – sculptures from recycled plastic waste

http://bx200.com/portfolio/daniel-lanzilotta/

 

30+ DIY projects with old books

http://notedlist.com/diy-projects-made-with-old-books/

Recycle Art Links

Cecilia Levy – paper sculptures

http://www.cecilialevy.com/

 

Commissioned wedding dress made from Tyvek

http://www.packagingdigest.com/medical-packaging/pmp-say-i-do-to-material-recovery-160323

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taaE0xc_bPM

 

Claire Brewster – very delicate paper sculptures using maps

http://clairebrewster.com/paper-sculptures/

 

Jen Hardwick – small sculptures

https://www.etsy.com/ca/people/redhardwick?ref=owner_profile_leftnav

 

Amy Flynn – robots

http://www.ifobot.com/

 

Sally Colbey – robots

http://www.nutzenboltsworks.com/

 

Kathleen Plate – glass art- video shows her making a chandelier from coke bottles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0oEu4co1kU

 

Barbara Holmes - Wood Installation Sourced From the San Francisco Dump

http://barbaraholmes.com/home.html

 

Edouard Martinet – animal sculptures

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/04/edouard-martinet-assembled-creatures/

http://www.sladmorecontemporary.com/edouard-martinet/

 

Benoît Maubrey – electroacoustic sculptures

http://www.benoitmaubrey.com/

Recycle Art Links - Trashion

Barbara Morawiec – book dresses

http://www.lustrobiblioteki.pl/2013/11/book-dress-suknie-jak-z-bajki.html

 

Angela Johnson – from tshirts to coutoure

http://www.angelajohnsondesigns.com/

 

Jamie McIntosh – plastic ball gown

http://www.twistedtextiles.com/

 

Dumpster Design – creators of multiple collections of trashion

http://dumpsterdesign.co.uk/collections/

 

Wild Onion – jacket from recycled bags

https://wildonionstudio.wordpress.com/tag/recycled-wearable-art/

 

John Petrey – calls his dresses sculptures

http://www.johnpetrey.com/

 

Ali Ciatti – paper plate dress

http://www.kingdomofstyle.net/blog/2015/10/7/a-cut-above

http://www.aliciatti.com/

Recycled Art Links

Morgan Brig – sculptures

http://www.morganbrig.com/

 

Hasan Novrozi – animal sculptures

http://www.boredpanda.com/steampunk-sculpture-animals-hasan-novrozi/

 

Veronika Richterova – PET plastic bottle art

http://www.veronikarichterova.com/en/

 

Kim Graham – giant paper eco-troll

http://superforestnyc.blogspot.ca/2008/12/kim-grahams-giant-paper-eco-troll.html

 

Aaron Moran – wood sculpture

http://aaronsmoran.com/

 

Eileen Downes – collage

http://eileendownes.com/

 

Brian Mock – metal sculptures

http://www.brianmock.com/

 

Anita Francis – book sculptures

http://www.booksandjackets.blogspot.ca/

 

Tabistry – a group dedicated to making things from pop cans tabs

http://tabistry.blogspot.ca/2013/02/victorian-hourglass-style-tabistry.html

 

Katrina Sherwood – ever wanted to make a bracelet from a toothbrush

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuQ8gs-jHm8&app=desktop

Recycled Art Links

Justin Rowe – book sculptures

http://www.daysfalllikeleaves.com/book-sculptures/twelve-days-of-christmas/a-partridge-in-a-pear-tree.html

Charis Tsevis – mosaic portraits

http://www.tsevis.com/

Kim Henkel – teabag creations

http://khenkel.blogspot.ca/2012/03/tea-bags-and-creations.html

Lucy Langlois – art bugs

http://www.lucydesignsonline.com/2013/03/art-bugs.html

Michael and Susan – assemblage

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/257544746/mixed-media-assemblage-found-object-art?ref=unav_listing-other

Jen Hardwick – assemblage

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/redhardwick?ref=unav_listing-r

Pam Penick – garden sculptures

http://www.penick.net/

Jim Gifford & Delbert Beckham – garden flowers

http://hautenature.com/recycled-metal-rose-sculpture-for-the-garden/

Tomas Vitanovsky – animals from motorbike parts

http://www.boredpanda.com/wonderful-sculptures-created-with-recycled-motorbike-parts/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyogsipaXAc

Artist couple built a cabin of recycled windows for $500

http://www.theplaidzebra.com/artist-couple-built-a-cabin-made-of-recycled-windows-in-the-west-virginia-mountains-for-500-video/

Recycle Art Links

Mark Oliver – litter bugs

http://thelitterbug.prosite.com/

 

Lisa Kokin – bookarts

http://www.lisakokin.com/book-art-spines-fragments-one.html

 

Patrick Bremer – paper collage

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/patrick-bremer-collage-art

 

Elena Nuez – bookarts

http://www.bicocacolors.com/2012/12/tramas.html

 

Althea Sassman – paper collage

http://artalthea.com/

 

Andrea Mastrovito – paper animals

http://www.andreamastrovito.com/

 

Cecilia Levy – book sculptures

http://www.cecilialevy.com/

 

Liddlenomnom – metal sculptures

http://www.demilked.com/

 

Donna Sophronia-Sims – robots

https://www.etsy.com/ca/people/CastOfCharacters23?ref=owner_profile_leftnav

 

Recyled Art Links

Alexander Calder – sculptures

http://calder.org/

 

Will Wagenaar – sculptures

https://www.facebook.com/will.wagenaar/photos

 

David Kemp – sculptures

http://www.davidkemp.uk.com/

 

Gabriel Dishaw – sculptures

http://gabrieldishaw.com/

 

Sabine Brosche – paper collage and sculptures

https://www.sabinebrosche.com/

 

Omid Asadi – leaf cutting

https://www.facebook.com/omidasadiart/

 

Roxy Russell – plastic jellyfish

http://roxyrussell.com/

 

Gille Monte Ruici – metal assemblage

http://gille-monte-ruici.over-blog.com/

 

Gregory Kloehn – homes for homeless

http://www.gregorykloehn.com/dumpster/

http://homelesshomesproject.org/

http://nationswell.com/gregory-kloehn-homes-on-wheels-for-homeless/

 

25 creative ways to recycle kitchen stuff

http://www.boredpanda.com/diy-repurpose-old-kitchen-stuff/

Recycled Art Links

Jennifer Collier – stitched vintage books and papers – be sure to watch the video

http://jennifercollier.co.uk/

 

Luisa Milan – reuses old textiles

http://www.luisamilan.net/

 

Vilma Silveira Farrell – lamps from coffee filters

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/lampada

https://www.facebook.com/Lampada-193191290786365/?ref=hl

 

Julie Alice Chappell – insects from electronics

https://www.facebook.com/Julie-Alice-Chappell-Artist-146001165481339/?fref=ts

 

Justin Gershenson-Gates – jewelry and sculpture from watch parts

http://www.amechanicalmind.com/

 

Jonathan Callan – sculptures from compressing books

http://www.jonathancallan.com/

http://www.creativespotting.com/2016/01/compressed-books-sculptures-jonathan-callan/

 

Fashion Designers Transform Ford’s Recycled Upholstery Fabrics into Couture

http://www.ecouterre.com/fashion-designers-transform-fords-recycled-upholstery-fabrics-into-couture/

 

15 inventive dresses made from recycled materials

http://www.brit.co/recycled-dresses/?utm_campaign=pinbutton_hover

Recycled Art Links

Matt Wilson – cutlery sculptures (really like the birds)

http://www.airtightartwork.com

Christian Wischnewski – small sculptures and collage

http://www.wischnik.de

Jean Marc – bags from old life jackets and cement bags

http://ww.marionrouge.com

Marina Balsamo – lamps and jewellery from Nespresso capsules

http://www.marinabalsamo.ch

Kimberley Franklin – recycled book jewellery

http://trashycrafter.com/

Yvonne Barreau-Fein – mixed material sculptures

http://www.ennovyennovy.blogspot.ca

Deana – recycled glass

http://www.groovygreenglass.com/

Sabina Brosche – works using discarded newspaper, books, packaging and cardboard

http://www.sabinebrosche.com/

Celia Pym – knitting repair

http://www.celiapym.com

Recycle Art Links

 

Michelle Sirois-Silver –  hand-hooked surfaces from waste textiles

http://www.michellesirois-silver.com/

 

Cynthia Minden – assemblage

http://www.cynthiaminden.com/

 

Tony Fredriksson – driftwood sculpture

http://www.openskywoodart.com/

 

Elliott Hundley – watch how he makes his paintings from beach debris

http://channel.louisiana.dk/video/elliott-hundley-stacked-wall-images

 

Nick Cave – learn about his Soundsuits made from discarded materials

http://channel.louisiana.dk/video/nick-cave-world-my-skin

http://nickcaveart.com/Main/Intro.html

 

Piet Hein Eek – furniture designs from natural and recycled materials

http://channel.louisiana.dk/video/piet-hein-eek-i-want-be-normal

http://www.pietheineek.nl/en

 

David Kracov – wall sculptures

http://www.david-kracov.com/

 

Liu Wei – art from everyday materials

http://www.artnews.com/2014/02/26/liu-wei-chinas-trickster-mixer-upper-artist/

 

Jodi Harvey-Brown – book sculptures

http://www.jodiharvey-brown.com/

 

Karine Diot – book sculptures

https://www.facebook.com/AnemyaPhotosCreations/

Recycle Art Links

Rosa Montesa – gift boxes from plastic bottles

http://www.recicladocreativo.com/recopilacion-de-cajas-de-regalo-bomboneras-y-dulceros-reciclando-botellas-de-plastico/#.Vk9tJLuFPDB

Elisa Insua – colourful sculptures from plastic scraps

http://www.elisainsua.com/index.php

Florie Salnot – plastic gold jewellery with Sahara refugees, sponsored by Sandblast Arts

http://www.floriesalnot.com/PlasticGoldPart1.html
http://www.sandblast-arts.org/

Sarah Frost – wall installation using keyboard keys

http://www.sarahfrost.info/

Choi Jung Hyun – sculpture using keyboard keys

http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/04/choi-jung-hyun-assembles-non-venomous-viper-with-recycled-keyboa/

Joao Sabino – keyboard key purses

http://www.joaosabino.pt/home.php?lang=en

Derek McDonald – metal sculptures

http://www.derekmcdonaldartworks.com/

Mike Davis – sculptures from tyres

http://www.mickdavissculptor.com/

Connie Sabo – twisted paper sculptures

http://www.conniesabo.com/

Cyrus Kabiru – sculptural spectacles

http://www.ckabiruart.daportfolio.com/about/

Recycle Art Links

Tomas Vitanovsky – animal sculptures from scrap metal

http://www.boredpanda.com/wonderful-sculptures-created-with-recycled-motorbike-parts/

Extrema Outdoor Music Festival  - 600 pallets were used to create a stage that embraces visitors and provides an intimate environment within the crowded festival. By placing the DJ booth in the center of the structure, the stage is made tactile and experiential for visitors

http://www.1001pallets.com/2015/10/600-pallets-structure-extrema-outdoor-music-festival-netherlands/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1001Pallets+Weekly+Newsletter
http://xofestival.nl/en/news/extrema-outdoor-2015-stages

William Heeffer – boiler lamps

http://www.willemheeffer.nl/lately/boiler-lamp-collection/

Cecile Perra – sculpture and collage

http://www.artperra.fr/

PopDots – design of gallery interior using reclaimed wood bits

http://design-milk.com/reclaimed-wood-used-design-gallery-interior/
http://www.pop-dots.com/#!instalacion-cc/cw8p

Washed Ashore – sculptures from plastic ocean waste

http://washedashore.org/

The Art of Craft Lecture: Reclamation – November 17 starts at 7 pm at Carousel Theatre’s Studio C on Granville Island on November 17^th.  Partipants include Bridget Catchpole, Kaarina Talvila, and Lorraine Kwan and Janet Lee of ReVision

http://craftcouncilbc.ca/happenings/2015/11/17/art-of-craft-lecture-series-reclamation/
https://www.facebook.com/events/449022418615426/

Recycle Art Links

David Batchelor – plastic installations, especially enjoyed those using plastic sunglasses

http://www.davidbatchelor.co.uk/

 

Taipei-Guandu International Outdoor Sculpture Festival

Some images from past event https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.925947327447336.1073741865.202142956494447&type=3

 

Veronika Richterova – plastic bottle art

http://www.veronikarichterova.com/

 

Sarah Nicole Phillips – envelope art

http://www.sarahnicolephillips.com/

 

Fabrice Monteiro – the “Prophecy” collection contains great wearable installations

http://fabricemonteiro.viewbook.com/

 

Kathleen Nowak Tucci – jewellery from bicycle and motorcycle inner tubes and Nespresso coffee capsules

http://kathleennowaktucci.com/

 

Leo Jansen – sculptures that walk on the wind made from plastic

http://www.strandbeest.com/

https://www.ted.com/speakers/theo_jansen