A Unique Art Form- Repurposed Instruments
A Unique Art Form
I'm always on the lookout for inventive, unique forms of creativity. It is especially meaningful to me when the artist uses recycled or "repurposed" materials. So it was delightful when I stumbled across the work of Shana Radashaw and Jed Swanson in the gallery section of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center recently.
They use broken musical instruments as their "canvas" and create works of art with vibrant color, intriguing textures (hence the posted admonition not to touch the art work!), lots of pattern, reflective elements, and a highly polished surface.
You don't have to be a music lover to appreciate the craftsmanship behind these pieces!
I could see an unused instrument with sentimental value, getting a second life through this artistic expression. It is a great example of "upcyclying" or "creative reuse"- transforming "castoff" items from trash to treasure.
Looking for a new direction in your work? Maybe the next blank canvas you tackle is up in your attic collecting dust!
Note: My pics don't do the work much justice, check out their website: http://www.eyetunes.org/
I'm always on the lookout for inventive, unique forms of creativity. It is especially meaningful to me when the artist uses recycled or "repurposed" materials. So it was delightful when I stumbled across the work of Shana Radashaw and Jed Swanson in the gallery section of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center recently.
They use broken musical instruments as their "canvas" and create works of art with vibrant color, intriguing textures (hence the posted admonition not to touch the art work!), lots of pattern, reflective elements, and a highly polished surface.
You don't have to be a music lover to appreciate the craftsmanship behind these pieces!
I could see an unused instrument with sentimental value, getting a second life through this artistic expression. It is a great example of "upcyclying" or "creative reuse"- transforming "castoff" items from trash to treasure.
Looking for a new direction in your work? Maybe the next blank canvas you tackle is up in your attic collecting dust!
Note: My pics don't do the work much justice, check out their website: http://www.eyetunes.org/
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