The sustainable footwear that started as an experiment into the use of cardboard spools to make shoes is now complete and it will feature in my exhibition “Waste to Glamour” (Part II) Starting on the 8th of December 2011 at my studio in Stratford, London. See above flyer for details.
This is the flyer for my first solo exhibition. There will be finished products that are a result of my research into up-cycling discarded waste into functional items from fashion to interiors and just plain new materials for textiles.
A lifestyle photo of the room partitioning.
In preparation for my upcoming exhibition, I have been doing lots of experiments with shredded paper and encapsulating them in polythelene membranes. This was inspired by the documentary about “nothing and everything” I mentioned earlier on in the blog relating to quantum physics, and was presented by Professor Jim Al Khalil. I don’t know why…
Relentless drink cans cut into strips and rolled up into decorative curls (beginning). The cut strips were then curled inwards and outwards (in alternate directions) with the use of the end of an artist’s brush. This was just the experimental stage. This rossette shape ( made from a Pepsi can) could serve as a broach…
What’s on the high street Our high street is replete with lots and lots of beautiful clothes and accessories. From the low end to the high end of the street, bargains, new looks, fabulous colours, amazing textures, exotic fabrics. Without a thought, we buy these fabulous items, feeling very pleased with ourselves that we just…
Sustainability is not just about reduce, reuse and recycle. Most people seem to think that by upcycling or recycling waste, that we are reducing the impact on the environment. While this is true, it is also important to think about the inhabitants of the planet. What about those crafts people who make things by hand…
