"An exhibition of art made from found and recycled objects. The aim of this show is to promote re-cycling and a more creative approach to waste recycling. The exhibition has been generously funded by the North Shore City Council's Waste Wise division"
Tue 14 Aug to Sat 1 Sept 2007
Mairangi Arts Centre
20 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, North Shore, Auckland NZ
Painting by Racheblue - Photography by Tom Woods Copyright 2007
Medium:
Acrylic paint, plastic bottles, plastic bottle caps, beer bottle caps & mixed media on salvaged wood block (from an in-organic collection)
‘Greenwash’ is a commentary on polluting companies who have altered their image and advertising to focus on so-called ‘green’ credentials whilst continuing to take advantage of our planet’s resources
The plastic and metal components represent factories of polluting industries covered in the greenwash of hyperbole or superficial efforts to appear sustainable
This piece further reflects some of the advertising used by such companies - certain oil and car manufacturers - which is designed to appear bright, colourful and playful - a pretty child like fantasy with little substance
Designed and made by Racheblue - Photography by Tom Woods Copyright 2007
Medium:
Pre-loved garments (recycled denim skirt and viscose skirt lining), salvaged curtain fabric swatches, various threads and ribbon
This bag is NOT:
Generic / Disposable / Made by a machine / Made in a sweatshop by an unnamed worker / Supporting an unfair trade system / Made of plastic / Adding to your carbon footprint
This bag is:
Unique / Designed to be used again and again / Designed and carefully hand-stitched / Lovingly crafted by Racheblue for bluAngeldesigns / Made locally from local resources / From a sustainable source / A step in the right direction
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