I have been trying to reuse or extend the life of an item for quite some time. Early in my creative practice, I started making things from throw-away items. Finally, if I can’t make either of those choices, I recycle. This is my message to the world.
I repurpose a lot of clothes. I prefer making long-lasting items like tote bags, pouches, and other accessories. I have used my dad’s old clothes to repurpose a skirt, art tapestry, and purse. I made earrings, book covers, and much more. I like to use old mail to paint and collage with.
My goal is to work on the trash on this earth by doing the 5 R’s linked below. I want to encourage everyone to do at least one of them or all of them to help with the cause. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about how I am trying to structure a change in how we live our lives.
Here are some links to ideas to try to help save Mother Earth one repurposed item at a time:
- https://fashionforgood.com/take-action-change-fashion/reuse/
- https://www.diyncrafts.com/27162/repurpose/30-amazing-upcycling-ideas-turn-grocery-bags-spectacular-creations
- https://www.rescript.in/blog/detail/ways-to-reuse-paper-at-home#:~:text=DIY%20Notepads,reminders%2C%20or%20jotting%20down%20ideas.
- https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/the-5-rs-refuse-reduce-reuse-repurpose-recycle/
One artist that I look up to is Kalliopi Monoyios. She is repurposing recycled items into fashion. Scottie Burgess does some found object repurposing in some work.
Contact me if you would like to donate any clothes.
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