Because our goal is zero waste, we recycle as much as possible—glass bottles, plastics, paper products. But not pizza boxes because of the grease. Many of these products are transformed into something new—office paper, fence posts or benches, martini glasses or jewelry. Fashion seems to be a more recent outlet.
Couture, often a symbol of extravagance, seems synonymous with unaffordable (and sometimes uncomfortable) garments of expensive materials shown on the runway. In contrast, the Recycle Runway Collection of eco-couture focuses clothing made from recycled products.
The Atlanta airport’s International Concourse E showcases fashion by Nancy Judd, a Santa Fe (New Mexico) artist and educator. Here, we learn about the transformation of waste--glass, aluminum cans and even cassette tapes—into something beautiful. Take this evening gown, which required 12,000 pieces of recycled glass and 400 hours to create. The origami gown is made of junk mail shaped like small fans.
The Florida Museum of Natural History (Gainesville, Fla.) is hosting the 13th Annual “Trashformations” (through Dec. 4, 2011) as a means of encouraging the use of recycled materials into works of art. A dog-like figure is made of aluminum cans, a whale out of plastic bags, a heart and dresses from Target bags as well as newspapers, coffee filters and cupcake papers.
All entries are composted of at least 70 percent recycled materials. Surprisingly, in this university town, no one tried to make anything out of a clean pizza box.
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Exhibit, presented by the City of Atlanta Department of Aviation Art Program, runs through April 2012.
For more information, visit http://www.atlanta-airport.com/passenger/art%20program/frmPassengerInformation_ArtProgram_ConcourseE.aspx
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