Thursday, 31 July 2008

July


This month I have been considering the re-using of old discarded objects in new contexts. I have found that if I focused on one or two colours, in the sourcing of objects, then the task would be easy and not overwhelming. So I refurbished old cafe chairs with orange pleather, found in an emporium. I have given a metal storage case for an electric drill a new life as a storage case for drawing and light tools. In a similar way I have used old kitchen storage containers from OP shops as storage for small transient items, like medications. Lastly I have recycled old discarded fabric into cushion covers, more as an exercise in upholstery than decor items.