I'm an artist, so I spend time surfin' the 'net, looking at work by other artists. I love it. I love looking at what others have created from paint, canvas, glue, paper, metal, clay, cloth, whatever, and the kitchen sink. Like many other artists, it inspires me, intimidates me, and leaves me in awe more times than not. I love stumbling upon beautiful work made from non-traditional mediums. It's a level of creativity and originality that deeply moves me.
In one of my recent strolls through the world wide web of visual delights most graciously provided by a world of artists I happened on the work of Nancy Martini, Eco Artist. Now, when you combine art + eco friendly, it's most certainly an A+ in my book. I particularly admired this piece ...
Be Thankful
From the Collection: Lessons from the Dinner Table
In Nancy's words from an interview on her blog ...
Nancy M: "Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials or products of better quality or higher environmental value. After being very frustrated by the amount of trash that Americans create, I realized that many of the materials in my recycle bin could be upcycled. I collected everyday food containers (soda bottles, plastic bags, plastic bottles, foil pie trays, etc.) and sorted them into jars of like objects. I didn't know what to do with them at first. I just stared at the huge piles collecting in my kitchen and thought a lot."
Nancy Martini's work impressed me. It 'speaks' to me in it's simplicity. It's elegant. It makes me want to go running into my own studio and paint and create from daylight 'til dark. I hope you wander over and visit her site, too. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I also hope it sparks you to thinking about what you have around your own house you can upcycle, recycle, or reuse.
Namaste', y'all ...
Carol
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