Weekly Recycle Art Links

Amanda Devlin – woven plastic and wire

http://www.amandamariedevlin.com/Other/Skyline-Gallery-Art-Show/29060824_SwcKVs#!i=2472964320&k=78S7dDv

Stomp – a high energy percussive performance group using instruments made from recycled materials

http://www.stomponline.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0afeh59xiLE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN5T8y8bCJ4

and my favourite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EULpbJQLzSg

Gille Monte Ruici – robots

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

JW Adkins – found object sculpture and collage

http://jwadkins.com/

Tm Gratlpwslo – collage

http://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/4068-tm-gratkowski

Joy Halsted – knitted plastic bags

http://www.angelfire.com/art3/joyhalsted/

Jeffrey Hantman – sculpture

http://jeffhantman.com/

Artemis Herber – sculpture

http://www.artemisherber.com/

David  Hinman – sculpture from salvaged wood

http://www.recologysf.com/index.php/david-hinman

http://www.flickr.com/photos/artatthedump/sets/72157594550727877/

Eastside Culture Crawl –  This weekend is this annual open studio event in Vancouver with over 400 artists participating

http://www.eastsideculturecrawl.com

some of the artists using recycled materials

·        Arnt Arntzen – http://www.arntarntzen.com/

·        Valerie Arntzen – http://www.valeriearntzen.com

·        Rachael Ash – http://www.portfolio.rachaelashe.com

·        Sandra Bilawich – http://www.elementaldesigns.com

·        Kim Cooper – http://www.cargocollective.com/kimcooper

·        Famous Empty Sky – http://www.famousemptysky.com

·        Jenny Hawkinson – http://www.jennyhawkinson.com

·        Jessie McNeil – http://www.cargocollective.com/jessiemcneil

·        Christina Norberg – http://www.christinanorberg.com

·        Jill Pilon – http://www.jillpilon.com

·        Robin Ripley – http://www.robinripley.com

·        Ron  Simmer – http://www.artsblast.com

·        Kim White – http://www.hoboationguitars.com



Weekly Recycle Art Links

Studio Swine – aluminum furniture from found street materials of São Paulo
Using a mobile foundry to smelt aluminum cans using waste vegetable oil collected from local cafes as a fuel
http://vimeo.com/76584800
http://www.studioswine.com/

Myriam Dion – newspaper paper cuts
http://www.myriamdion.com/
 
Andrew Hayes – metal and book  sculptures
http://andrew-hayes.squarespace.com/
 
ReFashioned, a new book by fashion activist, designer, and FIT lecturer Sass Brown pays homage to 46 forward-thinking international designers who work with recycled and upcycled materials
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3019941/innovation-by-design/a-parka-made-from-old-parachutes-and-more-cleverly-upcycled-fashion
http://www.ecofashiontalk.com/2013/10/fast-company-refashioned-review/
http://www.amazon.com/ReFashioned-Cutting-Edge-Clothing-Upcycled-Materials/dp/1780673019/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383847855&sr=8-1&keywords=refashioned
 
ReFleece – makers of tablet sleeves made from a felt made from upcycled textiles and recycled plastic fibers
http://www.refleece.com/
 
Invested/40 – current exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery in Vancouver until November 9 (not all recycled)
http://www.straight.com/arts/519391/invested-40-examines-creating-craft-crafts-sake
·        Ian Johnston – Cellular Brick Road – ceramic with cellular phones
·        Julie McIntyre – Nautical Apron – made from paper
·        Angelika Werth – Canadian Camper Tent Dress  – nylon tents into dress
 
MccGwire – sculptures and installations using among other things feathers and wishbones
http://www.katemccgwire.com/index.php?pid=20
 
Courtney Adair Johnson – collage from trash plus paint
http://www.courtneyadairjohnson.com/

Art on Board – recycling skateboards into new products
http://artofboard.com/

DYI – 30 upcycle project in 30 days
http://www.weupcycle.com/en/

Weekly Recycle Art Links

Gulnur Ozdaglar –  cups, jewellery and home decoration accessories from recycled PET bottles

http://www.gulnurozdaglar.com/

 

Mari Foster – jewellery from old quilts

http://www.marifosterjewelry.blogspot.ca/

 

Malena Valcarcel – jewellery and sculpture using books

http://tesorosmalvalr.blogspot.ca/

http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MalenaValcarcel

 

Nirit Levav – canine sculptures from bicycle parts

http://www.niritlevav.com/

 

Jim Mullan and Tori Rhoades – jewellery, birds and boxes from found and recycled objects

http://mullaniumbyjimandtori.com/

 

Brian Parks – chopstick art

http://www.chopstickart.com/

 

Gregory Byczyk – lamps

http://gregorybyczyk.jimdo.com/

 

DYI jewellery from Halloween candy wrappers

http://www.ecouterre.com/recycle-halloween-candy-wrappers-into-colorful-eco-jewelry/

Weekly Recycle Art Links

Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn – Predator inspired motorcycles using old car and bike parts

http://www.inewidea.com/2012/01/26/44254.html

Nick Georgiou – sculptures from old newspapers

http://myhumancomputer.blogspot.ca/

Alain Guerrera and Neraldo de la Paz – sculpture and installations using old clothing

http://www.guerradelapaz.com/

Nick Olson and Lilah Horwitz – quit their day jobs and built a house for $500

http://homes.yahoo.com/blogs/spaces/young-couple-quit-jobs-build-glass-house-500-204553074.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWvemw0nj7k&feature=youtu.be

Lili Brin – lamps

http://lili-brin-d-idee.wix.com/creation

Patrick Bride – sculptures from household waste

http://www.youtube.com/user/isadigue?feature=watch

Sean Avery – sculptures using CDs

http://seaneavery.com/

Ram Mallari Jr – metal sculptures

http://www.marmallari.com/

El Anatsui – metal cloth sculptures from discarded metal

http://www.octobergallery.co.uk/artists/anatsui/index.shtml
http://africa.si.edu/exhibits/gawu/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7UBvknG8c4

DIY greenhouse from bottles

http://www.nead.org.uk/downloads/pdf/bottle_greenhouse.pdf

Weekly Recycle Art Links

Len Solomen – makes and plays musical instruments from recycled materials

http://www.bellowphone.com/

Refashioned – a new publication by Sass Brown

http://www.laurenceking.com/us/refashioned-cutting-edge-clothing-from-upcycled-materials/

George Sabra – sculpture using plastic lids

http://www.georgesabra.com/

Molly B. Right – bottle cap portraits

http://www.plasticcapssculpture.com/reclaimed/index.php

Satoshi Hirose – conceptual sculpture from plastic lids

http://www.milleprato.com/

Lauretta Lowell – whimsical creatures and characters

http://www.whimsicalcuriosities.com/

Melissa Richardson – founder of Totem Bags makers of bags from banners, truck tarps, seatbelts and bicycle inner tubes

http://www.totembags.ca/

Weekly Recycle Art Links



Caitlin Ducey – drinking straw art
http://www.caitlinducey.com/
http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/09/13/caitlin-ducey-makes-beautiful-obsessive-art-drinking-straws/

Ann Bowden – art from drinking straws, pipe cleaners and chicken eggs

http://www.annievarnot.com/

Farmgroup – Bangkok design group working on some interesting projects

http://www.farmgroup.co.th/

Oddbirds – interesting collection of lamps from tableware

http://inhabitat.com/oddbirds-unique-lamps-made-from-lost-and-found-tableware/
http://www.oddbirds.nu/

James Grashow – cardboard sculptures

http://www.jamesgrashow.com/

Weekly Recycle Art Links

Stephen Palmer – fun fish sculptures

http://running-dog-studio.com/

 

MarGiai-c Miniet – quirky and off beat

http://www.marc-giai-miniet.com/

 

Shanna Leino – book arts

http://www.shannaleino.com/

 

Stephane Halleux – sculpture

http://www.stephanehalleux.com/

 

Nemo Gould – kinetic sculpture

http://www.nemogould.com/

 

I-Wei Huang – new robotics from old (loved watching the videos of the robotics in action)

http://www.crabfu.com/

 

Harriet Mead – life-size wildlife sculpture

http://harrietmead.co.uk/

 

Andra Matin – designer of the Potato Head Beach Club in Bali

http://www.ptthead.com/potato-head-beach-club/

http://www.pagesdigital.com/potato-head-beach-club/#potato-head-beach-club/8.jpg