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Calder Kamin

Nature Never wastes.

That's why I reuse!®

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Calderkamin[@]gmail.com

We made pipe cleaner bouquets for my first class with @magpiecreativereuse. You can tell things are going well when you hear your students exclaim “cute!” over and over. My trash picker community is growing in KC. I hope we can do the class again in the fall. 🌷🌼✨

#create #creativereuse #craft #crafting #craftclass #upcycling #recycledart #floralart #flowerart #artclass #pipecleanerflowers #pipecleaners #kansascityartist

We made pipe cleaner bouquets for my first class with @magpiecreativereuse. You can tell things are going well when you hear your students exclaim “cute!” over and over. My trash picker community is growing in KC. I hope we can do the class again in the fall. 🌷🌼✨

#create #creativereuse #craft #crafting #craftclass #upcycling #recycledart #floralart #flowerart #artclass #pipecleanerflowers #pipecleaners #kansascityartist

“I am I because my little dog knows me”
-Gertrude Stein

Bless all the dogs who love us and celebrate them @dorf_world for Dog Days this Friday! Very happy to have pieces that memorialize my precious Pixel, made just for this show. Missing her every day. I hope it’s a doggon good time! Both of us will be there in spirit.

“Good Girl”, 2025 👼🐶✨
Recycled materials, glass eyes, bells

#austinart #austinartist #atxart #atxartist #dogart #reuse #creativereuse #recycledart #dogshow #sculpture #art #animalart #animalsculpture #3dart #contemporaryart

“I am I because my little dog knows me”
-Gertrude Stein

Bless all the dogs who love us and celebrate them @dorf_world for Dog Days this Friday! Very happy to have pieces that memorialize my precious Pixel, made just for this show. Missing her every day. I hope it’s a doggon good time! Both of us will be there in spirit.

“Good Girl”, 2025 👼🐶✨
Recycled materials, glass eyes, bells

#austinart #austinartist #atxart #atxartist #dogart #reuse #creativereuse #recycledart #dogshow #sculpture #art #animalart #animalsculpture #3dart #contemporaryart

I’m a speaker at the @artiststhrive1 conference happening in KC beginning today. Looking forward to meeting all of the regional and national artists and professional practitioners.

Join me at 2pm on Thursday, May 8 in the Troost Room for ROAD WARRIOR: Residency Hopping for Artists.
Session Description: Your art can truly take you places! Discover resources for everyone from those new to artist residencies to the regular residency rats. Calder shares her life on the road as a residency hopping artist. Learn about your options, the different program models, and how to decide which residency is right for you. Hear how you can make your application stand out and tips for aggressively applying for these opportunities. Since 2021, Calder has traveled to sixteen residencies in nine different states to maintain a full-time art practice.

Sharing an image from my July ‘24 Wassaic Project residency. Their call for the 2026 residency is currently open! @wassaicproject

#artistresidency #artist #artistinresidence #artresidency #professionalartist #residencies #kcart #kansascityartist

I’m a speaker at the @artiststhrive1 conference happening in KC beginning today. Looking forward to meeting all of the regional and national artists and professional practitioners.

Join me at 2pm on Thursday, May 8 in the Troost Room for ROAD WARRIOR: Residency Hopping for Artists.
Session Description: Your art can truly take you places! Discover resources for everyone from those new to artist residencies to the regular residency rats. Calder shares her life on the road as a residency hopping artist. Learn about your options, the different program models, and how to decide which residency is right for you. Hear how you can make your application stand out and tips for aggressively applying for these opportunities. Since 2021, Calder has traveled to sixteen residencies in nine different states to maintain a full-time art practice.

Sharing an image from my July ‘24 Wassaic Project residency. Their call for the 2026 residency is currently open! @wassaicproject

#artistresidency #artist #artistinresidence #artresidency #professionalartist #residencies #kcart #kansascityartist

Happy Earth Month! 🌎✨☀️
I’ve had a lot of fun volunteering and collaborating with the team @magpiecreativereuse in Kansas City. They are open for business on the weekends @artstechkc. It’s a fill a bag / pay as your wish model as of now. I help out at the center once a week to sort donations. It’s a great way to connect to community and get first dibs on treasures. Earlier this month @emily4mo was my guest to the Magpie Moth Ball Gala @campbelldomehouse. Check out the forest critter costumes I made us at the end.
I’ll be teaching some classes in May and June. Thank you Keli and Courtney for welcoming me into your flock! 🪶♻️🌟
Magpie is accepting donations! You can also join me by signing up to volunteer:
https://magpiecreativereuse.org/donate/donate-time/

#creativereuse #reuse #upcycle #creativereusecenter #kc #kcmo #kansascity #thrifting #thrift #kcartist

Happy Earth Month! 🌎✨☀️
I’ve had a lot of fun volunteering and collaborating with the team @magpiecreativereuse in Kansas City. They are open for business on the weekends @artstechkc. It’s a fill a bag / pay as your wish model as of now. I help out at the center once a week to sort donations. It’s a great way to connect to community and get first dibs on treasures. Earlier this month @emily4mo was my guest to the Magpie Moth Ball Gala @campbelldomehouse. Check out the forest critter costumes I made us at the end.
I’ll be teaching some classes in May and June. Thank you Keli and Courtney for welcoming me into your flock! 🪶♻️🌟
Magpie is accepting donations! You can also join me by signing up to volunteer:
https://magpiecreativereuse.org/donate/donate-time/

#creativereuse #reuse #upcycle #creativereusecenter #kc #kcmo #kansascity #thrifting #thrift #kcartist

Everything is falling apart! 🔥 I hope you’re ok!

Everything is falling apart! 🔥 I hope you’re ok!

A relationship with social media is so bittersweet, but Instagram has always been a positive way to share my work and connect with community.

In the event that this space is no longer salvageable, here are other spaces to find me beyond IRL, a phone call or email.

My website www.calderkamin.com
Username @calderful on @patreon, @bluesky_social, @mastodon_official, @pixelfedorg 🦋✨

Bittersweet 💀🖤🍓✨, 2024
📸 @essentialscreative

#creativereuse #trashart #reuse #sculpture #animalart #art #univcorn #upcycle #womanartist #recycledart

A relationship with social media is so bittersweet, but Instagram has always been a positive way to share my work and connect with community.

In the event that this space is no longer salvageable, here are other spaces to find me beyond IRL, a phone call or email.

My website www.calderkamin.com
Username @calderful on @patreon, @bluesky_social, @mastodon_official, @pixelfedorg 🦋✨

Bittersweet 💀🖤🍓✨, 2024
📸 @essentialscreative

#creativereuse #trashart #reuse #sculpture #animalart #art #univcorn #upcycle #womanartist #recycledart

Hey Sweet Potato! Yam I your Valentine? 🍠🥕🧡

Asher Off the Wall Valentine’s Day POP UP begins today! We’re offering something fun for every loved one. @crafthoustonstore @crafthouston ♥️

📸 @kerrisak

#handmade #recycled #upcycle #plushie #plushtoy #handmadetoys #creativereuse #handsewn #craft

Hey Sweet Potato! Yam I your Valentine? 🍠🥕🧡

Asher Off the Wall Valentine’s Day POP UP begins today! We’re offering something fun for every loved one. @crafthoustonstore @crafthouston ♥️

📸 @kerrisak

#handmade #recycled #upcycle #plushie #plushtoy #handmadetoys #creativereuse #handsewn #craft

We do it bigger in Texas, including our reuse centers! ⭐️🌈♻️

While I was back at home in Austin, I got to see my sweet friends at @austincreativereuse. My love of creative reuse centers started here. Post consumer plastics were new to my practice in 2014 and I was limited in my choices. It was ACR that introduced me to a myriad of materials ready to be reborn. I have so much gratitude for the people I’ve met through this organization. 🪶✨💚

The incredible ACR team redistributes 97% of donated items and diverted over 2 million pounds since opening over ten years ago. You can see my unicorn, marker cap curtains, and lots of other fun upcycled creations by local artists and volunteers throughout the space. They’ve moved some things around since the new year, see it for yourself and tell them I sent you! Go ACR Go! 🪽💫

#creativereuse #reuse #trashart #recycledart #art #upcycle #creativeresuecenter #thrift #thrifting #austin #austinart #atx #recycle

We do it bigger in Texas, including our reuse centers! ⭐️🌈♻️

While I was back at home in Austin, I got to see my sweet friends at @austincreativereuse. My love of creative reuse centers started here. Post consumer plastics were new to my practice in 2014 and I was limited in my choices. It was ACR that introduced me to a myriad of materials ready to be reborn. I have so much gratitude for the people I’ve met through this organization. 🪶✨💚

The incredible ACR team redistributes 97% of donated items and diverted over 2 million pounds since opening over ten years ago. You can see my unicorn, marker cap curtains, and lots of other fun upcycled creations by local artists and volunteers throughout the space. They’ve moved some things around since the new year, see it for yourself and tell them I sent you! Go ACR Go! 🪽💫

#creativereuse #reuse #trashart #recycledart #art #upcycle #creativeresuecenter #thrift #thrifting #austin #austinart #atx #recycle

Making cute little things with cute little humans in mind. 🍔🥬🍅✨

My nephew’s first words were “What is this?” This inquisitive and silly boy inspired me to make a food flip book, a toy that can be enjoyed as a whole or by its parts. Kids of all ages can label and learn the colors and components of a burger or sandwich. It’s been so much fun seeing these pieces in the wild being loved by the children I love. ♥️

These keychains are available @crafthoustonstore @crafthouston for their Valentine POP UP next Friday and always at the Asher Off the Wall Shop.
https://crafthouston.org/event/valentines-collection-2025/

📸 @kerrisak @crafthoustonstore

Making cute little things with cute little humans in mind. 🍔🥬🍅✨

My nephew’s first words were “What is this?” This inquisitive and silly boy inspired me to make a food flip book, a toy that can be enjoyed as a whole or by its parts. Kids of all ages can label and learn the colors and components of a burger or sandwich. It’s been so much fun seeing these pieces in the wild being loved by the children I love. ♥️

These keychains are available @crafthoustonstore @crafthouston for their Valentine POP UP next Friday and always at the Asher Off the Wall Shop.
https://crafthouston.org/event/valentines-collection-2025/

📸 @kerrisak @crafthoustonstore

🌱🚧 work in progress 🚧🌱

My Austin Art in Public Places corridor project for Mary Moore Searight Park is sprouting this spring. Inspired by Mary Moore Searight herself, she called her land Indiangrass Ranch before selling the 140 aches to the City to become a park. A blade of Sorghastrum bent into an arch will welcome visitors into the park’s Slaughter lane entrance. This will be the Austin’s first permanent “recycled” public art project. @cityofaustinarts

Thanks to my project manager @bryana.iglesias, the team @sroassociates, and the network of fabrication businesses who provided post consumer steel drop and scrap for the leaves and seeds soon to be added: @howdybuilt @sarabistudio @drophousedesign @ion_art_atx @manchacametals @tdoaustin ✨

#publicart #publicartwork #steelsculpture #sculpture #wip #aipp #austinart #austinartist #marymoorepark #marymooresearightpark #austinparks #southaustin

🌱🚧 work in progress 🚧🌱

My Austin Art in Public Places corridor project for Mary Moore Searight Park is sprouting this spring. Inspired by Mary Moore Searight herself, she called her land Indiangrass Ranch before selling the 140 aches to the City to become a park. A blade of Sorghastrum bent into an arch will welcome visitors into the park’s Slaughter lane entrance. This will be the Austin’s first permanent “recycled” public art project. @cityofaustinarts

Thanks to my project manager @bryana.iglesias, the team @sroassociates, and the network of fabrication businesses who provided post consumer steel drop and scrap for the leaves and seeds soon to be added: @howdybuilt @sarabistudio @drophousedesign @ion_art_atx @manchacametals @tdoaustin ✨

#publicart #publicartwork #steelsculpture #sculpture #wip #aipp #austinart #austinartist #marymoorepark #marymooresearightpark #austinparks #southaustin

Creative reuse centers started because of women and to this day are mostly labor of love by women in education (with the exception of the amazing @notatoban and @cincyrecyclingreusehub!)

The same goes for the story @sparepartssa. I met @sometimesalwaysmary in 2017 during my @thedoseum residency. Mary’s presence and generosity is rare to find and she worked tirelessly to bring a reuse retail space to San Antonio. So happy to see her vision become a reality and thriving. Be sure to support them if you’re in San Antonio. Maggi said I’m an OG SPAREPARTS VIP💅♻️✨

#travelingartist #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #reusecenter #reuse #recycle #trashart #upcycle #bespoke #nonprofit #trashtotreasure #craftartist #sanantonio #satx #sanantonioart #txart #teachers #teacherssupportteachers

Creative reuse centers started because of women and to this day are mostly labor of love by women in education (with the exception of the amazing @notatoban and @cincyrecyclingreusehub!)

The same goes for the story @sparepartssa. I met @sometimesalwaysmary in 2017 during my @thedoseum residency. Mary’s presence and generosity is rare to find and she worked tirelessly to bring a reuse retail space to San Antonio. So happy to see her vision become a reality and thriving. Be sure to support them if you’re in San Antonio. Maggi said I’m an OG SPAREPARTS VIP💅♻️✨

#travelingartist #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #reusecenter #reuse #recycle #trashart #upcycle #bespoke #nonprofit #trashtotreasure #craftartist #sanantonio #satx #sanantonioart #txart #teachers #teacherssupportteachers

Take me back to @oakspringgardenfoundation 💜
Out of all of my travels the most delicious and inspiring residency experience was the former Mellon Estate in Upperville, VA. I miss the generous staff, Chef Jason’s dinners, CSA boxes, the company of all the birds, bugs, flowers, and my fellow delphiniums 🪻🪻🪻

Delphinium Dog, 2024 is now available @crafthoustonstore through Valentine’s Day!

📸 Sarah Goolishian

#creative #creativereuse #sculpture #animal #art #animalart #contemporaryart #artistinresidence #trashart #recycledart #ecoart #foxart #kitsune #pghart #wallart #upcycled #artistsupport #oaksprings #wolfart #recycle #recycledmaterials #reuse

Take me back to @oakspringgardenfoundation 💜
Out of all of my travels the most delicious and inspiring residency experience was the former Mellon Estate in Upperville, VA. I miss the generous staff, Chef Jason’s dinners, CSA boxes, the company of all the birds, bugs, flowers, and my fellow delphiniums 🪻🪻🪻

Delphinium Dog, 2024 is now available @crafthoustonstore through Valentine’s Day!

📸 Sarah Goolishian

#creative #creativereuse #sculpture #animal #art #animalart #contemporaryart #artistinresidence #trashart #recycledart #ecoart #foxart #kitsune #pghart #wallart #upcycled #artistsupport #oaksprings #wolfart #recycle #recycledmaterials #reuse

Final residency of 2024 was a one night stay on my birthday @hotellucine for their guest artist program. That marks 8 residencies total for this year! We dined @thefancytx 🥂 made multiple trips to the heated pool 🏊🏻‍♀️ stuck our toes in the sand 🏖️ and found the perfect gay bar for the elder millennial + population @rlafittes 🌈 I spent most of my childhood birthdays in Galveston, so happy to say nothing has changed, including smoking in bars. 😶‍🌫️

Besitos to @pizzarainbow for keeping things cute, debaucherous, and golden. You’re a great friend to many! 💞 👵🏻 💫

#artistinresidence #galveston #artistresidency #hotel #texasartist #hotellucine #gulfcoast #paradisepier

Final residency of 2024 was a one night stay on my birthday @hotellucine for their guest artist program. That marks 8 residencies total for this year! We dined @thefancytx 🥂 made multiple trips to the heated pool 🏊🏻‍♀️ stuck our toes in the sand 🏖️ and found the perfect gay bar for the elder millennial + population @rlafittes 🌈 I spent most of my childhood birthdays in Galveston, so happy to say nothing has changed, including smoking in bars. 😶‍🌫️

Besitos to @pizzarainbow for keeping things cute, debaucherous, and golden. You’re a great friend to many! 💞 👵🏻 💫

#artistinresidence #galveston #artistresidency #hotel #texasartist #hotellucine #gulfcoast #paradisepier

Got the chance to dig around the new to me creative reuse center in Dallas @pegasusreuse! This sweet little space is currently pay what you wish. I met Aime, the center’s new owner and discussed her dreams for Pegasus’ future. I walked away with lots of nearly new containers for all of my creative reuse treasures.

Good luck, @aimeirene ! I hope Pegasus soars! ♥️🪽✨

#creativereuse #reuse #recycle #recycling #recycled #thrift #thrifting #thriftstore #contruction #upcycle #constructionjunction #dallasart #dallas #trash #trashgang #dumpsterdiving #secondhand #texasart

Got the chance to dig around the new to me creative reuse center in Dallas @pegasusreuse! This sweet little space is currently pay what you wish. I met Aime, the center’s new owner and discussed her dreams for Pegasus’ future. I walked away with lots of nearly new containers for all of my creative reuse treasures.

Good luck, @aimeirene ! I hope Pegasus soars! ♥️🪽✨

#creativereuse #reuse #recycle #recycling #recycled #thrift #thrifting #thriftstore #contruction #upcycle #constructionjunction #dallasart #dallas #trash #trashgang #dumpsterdiving #secondhand #texasart

Time moves so fast! Another year closes with another birthday. It’s a big one. Here’s to a new decade of dream making! ♑️🌟💕

Huge thanks to @giantnoise and @hotellucine for hosting me during a mini residency today. Still in awe of the incredible places art continues to take me.

Lavender Dream, 2024 ✨🪽💜 appreciation to team @ivester_contemporary for finding her a home.

Slide 1 📸 @essentialscreative
Slide 2 📸 @jackwingate_ during my @campstompingground @campstompingground residency. One of my favorite nights of 2024, sitting around the camp fire in upstate NY, guessing each other’s top 3 zodiac signs.🌞♑️🌙♓️⬆️♎️

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #purple #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft
#artistinresidence #artresidency #lavender #handmade

Time moves so fast! Another year closes with another birthday. It’s a big one. Here’s to a new decade of dream making! ♑️🌟💕

Huge thanks to @giantnoise and @hotellucine for hosting me during a mini residency today. Still in awe of the incredible places art continues to take me.

Lavender Dream, 2024 ✨🪽💜 appreciation to team @ivester_contemporary for finding her a home.

Slide 1 📸 @essentialscreative
Slide 2 📸 @jackwingate_ during my @campstompingground @campstompingground residency. One of my favorite nights of 2024, sitting around the camp fire in upstate NY, guessing each other’s top 3 zodiac signs.🌞♑️🌙♓️⬆️♎️

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #purple #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft
#artistinresidence #artresidency #lavender #handmade

Happy solstice and start to Capricorn season! ♑️🐐✨

Help a hard working Capricorn by joining my journey on @patreon! Link in bio!
https://www.patreon.com/Calderful

I’m grateful to all of my friends, new and old who have supported me on becoming a full-time artist. If half of my followers joined at the $1 level, it would dramatically change my life! Patrons can find residency updates, payment plans for sculpture, and career coaching on the platform. Please join me! 🪽💜✨

Happy solstice and start to Capricorn season! ♑️🐐✨

Help a hard working Capricorn by joining my journey on @patreon! Link in bio!
https://www.patreon.com/Calderful

I’m grateful to all of my friends, new and old who have supported me on becoming a full-time artist. If half of my followers joined at the $1 level, it would dramatically change my life! Patrons can find residency updates, payment plans for sculpture, and career coaching on the platform. Please join me! 🪽💜✨

Stopped in Covington KY on my way back to Texas to see my buddy @tbembnister and she showed me her new neighborhood reuse center @artmarkitcov 💕💫✨

This tiny but mighty center was started by Katie “Kit”, a former middle school art teacher who wanted to create a community space that would have lasting impact on local children. It was so nice to meet Kit and learn about her dreams for Markit! The center is so well merchandised with lots of fun treasures and a long work table.

Keep up the good work Kit! 💥

#creativereuse #creativereusecenter #thrifting #thrift #vintage #covington #artstore #thriftstore #reuse #art

Stopped in Covington KY on my way back to Texas to see my buddy @tbembnister and she showed me her new neighborhood reuse center @artmarkitcov 💕💫✨

This tiny but mighty center was started by Katie “Kit”, a former middle school art teacher who wanted to create a community space that would have lasting impact on local children. It was so nice to meet Kit and learn about her dreams for Markit! The center is so well merchandised with lots of fun treasures and a long work table.

Keep up the good work Kit! 💥

#creativereuse #creativereusecenter #thrifting #thrift #vintage #covington #artstore #thriftstore #reuse #art

My little ‘Oak Spring Garden Foundation Fox’ was recently added to the @oakspringgardenfoundation collection and will be included in the residency alumni exhibition “Oak Spring: A Place to Grow” on view at the Appalachian State’s Turchin Center in Boone, NC. The exhibition will be on view from January 17 – May 24, 2025. 🦊🧡✨

The Oak Springs Garden Foundation residency was one of the best experiences for me. I highly recommended this gift of time, space, and plants!

#artresidency #art #artistresidency #newyorkart #sculpture #animalart #wallart #recycledart #trashart #foxart #softsculpture #fox #creativereuse #reuse #handmade #texasartist #plasticart #ecoart #recycled

My little ‘Oak Spring Garden Foundation Fox’ was recently added to the @oakspringgardenfoundation collection and will be included in the residency alumni exhibition “Oak Spring: A Place to Grow” on view at the Appalachian State’s Turchin Center in Boone, NC. The exhibition will be on view from January 17 – May 24, 2025. 🦊🧡✨

The Oak Springs Garden Foundation residency was one of the best experiences for me. I highly recommended this gift of time, space, and plants!

#artresidency #art #artistresidency #newyorkart #sculpture #animalart #wallart #recycledart #trashart #foxart #softsculpture #fox #creativereuse #reuse #handmade #texasartist #plasticart #ecoart #recycled

Art and handmade goods make the best gifts!
Shop now @wassaicproject for artwork I made in residence this July and October! 🎁🎅🏻✨
https://store.wassaicproject.org/collections/works-for-sale

#buyart #wassaicproject #nyart #artresidency #art #artistresidency #newyorkart #sculpture #animalart #wallart #recycledart #trashart #foxart #softsculpture

Art and handmade goods make the best gifts!
Shop now @wassaicproject for artwork I made in residence this July and October! 🎁🎅🏻✨
https://store.wassaicproject.org/collections/works-for-sale

#buyart #wassaicproject #nyart #artresidency #art #artistresidency #newyorkart #sculpture #animalart #wallart #recycledart #trashart #foxart #softsculpture

Construction Junction @cjreuse, lovingly nicknamed CJ’s by the locals, is a construction reuse center and transfer station next door to Pittsburgh @creative_reuse. It’s worth the visit just to see the sculpture and store signage! I spent a lot of time dropping off recycling and picking up materials in their bins. 🚮♻️❇️

Thanks for all that you do for the community @cjreuse!💫

#creativereuse #reuse #recycle #recycling #recycled #thrift #thrifting #thriftstore #contruction #upcycle #constructionjunction #pgh #pittsburg #trash #trashgang #dumpsterdiving #dumpster

Construction Junction @cjreuse, lovingly nicknamed CJ’s by the locals, is a construction reuse center and transfer station next door to Pittsburgh @creative_reuse. It’s worth the visit just to see the sculpture and store signage! I spent a lot of time dropping off recycling and picking up materials in their bins. 🚮♻️❇️

Thanks for all that you do for the community @cjreuse!💫

#creativereuse #reuse #recycle #recycling #recycled #thrift #thrifting #thriftstore #contruction #upcycle #constructionjunction #pgh #pittsburg #trash #trashgang #dumpsterdiving #dumpster

The future was never promised, neither was progress. Not sure what to expect for us next. To curb my anxieties, I’ve been turning my focus to living in the moment, especially in the company of friends. Anxiety is fueled by living in the future. My little dog was so good at helping me accomplish that everyday. I’m learning to do this on my own now, but I’m not alone. I may enter a town as a stranger, but I always leave with a bounty of new comrades. It’s the greatest gift of a nomadic life. Thank you @bunkerprojects for the gifts of time, space, support, and so many forever friends. My month in PGH ended with an entirely renewed sense of possibilities. 💫

Slide 1-3 The Future is a Fairy Tale (Tails), 2024, an homage to my little dog 🤍🪽✨
I went to @cjreuse every other day for two weeks to collect the plastic containers to complete this sculpture.

Slide 4 Also want to share my gratitude to everyone who came to open studios! I’m still smiling from my conversations with @lenkaclaytonstudio and @phillipandrewlewis. If you’re in Pittsburgh you must visit their @troyhillarthouses installation. It has to be one of my favorite art experiences in all of my travels.

Besitos @jessierommelt @maggie.bjorklund @luciariffel @starbuckra @chromanobility @annxietease hope to see you all again soon! 💕

#creative #creativereuse #sculpture #animal #art #animalart #contemporaryart #artistinresidence #trashart #recycledart #ecoart #foxart #kitsune #pghart #wallart #upcycled #artistsupport

The future was never promised, neither was progress. Not sure what to expect for us next. To curb my anxieties, I’ve been turning my focus to living in the moment, especially in the company of friends. Anxiety is fueled by living in the future. My little dog was so good at helping me accomplish that everyday. I’m learning to do this on my own now, but I’m not alone. I may enter a town as a stranger, but I always leave with a bounty of new comrades. It’s the greatest gift of a nomadic life. Thank you @bunkerprojects for the gifts of time, space, support, and so many forever friends. My month in PGH ended with an entirely renewed sense of possibilities. 💫

Slide 1-3 The Future is a Fairy Tale (Tails), 2024, an homage to my little dog 🤍🪽✨
I went to @cjreuse every other day for two weeks to collect the plastic containers to complete this sculpture.

Slide 4 Also want to share my gratitude to everyone who came to open studios! I’m still smiling from my conversations with @lenkaclaytonstudio and @phillipandrewlewis. If you’re in Pittsburgh you must visit their @troyhillarthouses installation. It has to be one of my favorite art experiences in all of my travels.

Besitos @jessierommelt @maggie.bjorklund @luciariffel @starbuckra @chromanobility @annxietease hope to see you all again soon! 💕

#creative #creativereuse #sculpture #animal #art #animalart #contemporaryart #artistinresidence #trashart #recycledart #ecoart #foxart #kitsune #pghart #wallart #upcycled #artistsupport

Today @maggie.bjorklund and my studios are open to the public @bunkerprojects. We’re here 12 to 4pm. 👩🏻‍🎨👩🏻‍🎨✨

I made multiple pit stops at Pittsburgh Center for @creative_reuse, and their annual Craftical, during my stay in PGH. This center is full of junk and treasures! I spent a lot of time digging around their large bulk / fill a bag sections. I found some nearly new flame working tools on my first visit! Whats been your favorite find at a reuse center? 💚♻️✨

#craft #crafting #thrift #thrifting #thriftstore #art #pgh #pghart #artstore #craftstore #reuse #recycledart #creativereuse #reuse #reuserecycle #reusecenter #creativereusecenter #pittsburg #artistinresidence

Today @maggie.bjorklund and my studios are open to the public @bunkerprojects. We’re here 12 to 4pm. 👩🏻‍🎨👩🏻‍🎨✨

I made multiple pit stops at Pittsburgh Center for @creative_reuse, and their annual Craftical, during my stay in PGH. This center is full of junk and treasures! I spent a lot of time digging around their large bulk / fill a bag sections. I found some nearly new flame working tools on my first visit! Whats been your favorite find at a reuse center? 💚♻️✨

#craft #crafting #thrift #thrifting #thriftstore #art #pgh #pghart #artstore #craftstore #reuse #recycledart #creativereuse #reuse #reuserecycle #reusecenter #creativereusecenter #pittsburg #artistinresidence

Playing with my food in the land of Ketchup and Warhol 🍔🥪🍅🥫✨

Bunker Projects @bunkerprojects November open studios is this Sunday, Nov 24 from 12-4. Come see what @maggie.bjorklund and I’ve been cooking! PGH is so cute. It’s full chock full of the inspiration and nostalgia I was craving.

#softsculpture #sculpture #openstudio #openstudios #pittsburg #pittsburghartist #pittsburghart #art #txart #upcycling #upcycled #upcycledart #foodart #burger #hamburger #blt #handmade #childrenstoys #bespoke

Playing with my food in the land of Ketchup and Warhol 🍔🥪🍅🥫✨

Bunker Projects @bunkerprojects November open studios is this Sunday, Nov 24 from 12-4. Come see what @maggie.bjorklund and I’ve been cooking! PGH is so cute. It’s full chock full of the inspiration and nostalgia I was craving.

#softsculpture #sculpture #openstudio #openstudios #pittsburg #pittsburghartist #pittsburghart #art #txart #upcycling #upcycled #upcycledart #foodart #burger #hamburger #blt #handmade #childrenstoys #bespoke

Happy Halloween from the 2024 Haunted Mill @wassaicproject 🎃🧙🏻✨

Let’s take a little stroll through the paranormal garden I built this month in Wassaic. Thanks to @danielleklebes and @catepasquarelli for welcoming me back for this project. It was scary fun! Congrats to my fellow residents for all of their hardwork! 💚👽💚

#creativereuse #art #artinstallation #interactiveart #kids #reuse #upcycle #upcycling #halloween #residency #artresidency #artistresidency #artshow #installationart #immersiveart #hauntedhouse #wassaicproject #hauntedmill #fiberart #kidfriendly #artistinresidence #artistlife #ecoart #paranormal

Happy Halloween from the 2024 Haunted Mill @wassaicproject 🎃🧙🏻✨

Let’s take a little stroll through the paranormal garden I built this month in Wassaic. Thanks to @danielleklebes and @catepasquarelli for welcoming me back for this project. It was scary fun! Congrats to my fellow residents for all of their hardwork! 💚👽💚

#creativereuse #art #artinstallation #interactiveart #kids #reuse #upcycle #upcycling #halloween #residency #artresidency #artistresidency #artshow #installationart #immersiveart #hauntedhouse #wassaicproject #hauntedmill #fiberart #kidfriendly #artistinresidence #artistlife #ecoart #paranormal

Enter the most exclusive club in nyc @materialsforthearts! 💛🛒✨

This incredible New York institution offers donated items to teachers for free! FREE! You must be an NYC educator or nonprofit to gain access. They also offer an artist in residence program. Sculptural costumes are on display by former resident @machinedazzle who I met last summer during a tour of the stunning MFTA studio.

I had a blast getting the chance to explore. Huge thanks to @lmcmansion!

#reusecenter #reuse #recycling #recyclingcenter #art #craft #craftsupplies #upcycle #upcycling #bespoke #secondhand #creativereuse #recycledmaterials #thrift #thrifting #creativereusecenter #nonprofit #wastemanagement #mfta #travelingartist #nyc #nycarts #nycartist #nycart #artresidency #educator

Enter the most exclusive club in nyc @materialsforthearts! 💛🛒✨

This incredible New York institution offers donated items to teachers for free! FREE! You must be an NYC educator or nonprofit to gain access. They also offer an artist in residence program. Sculptural costumes are on display by former resident @machinedazzle who I met last summer during a tour of the stunning MFTA studio.

I had a blast getting the chance to explore. Huge thanks to @lmcmansion!

#reusecenter #reuse #recycling #recyclingcenter #art #craft #craftsupplies #upcycle #upcycling #bespoke #secondhand #creativereuse #recycledmaterials #thrift #thrifting #creativereusecenter #nonprofit #wastemanagement #mfta #travelingartist #nyc #nycarts #nycartist #nycart #artresidency #educator

NOLA friends 🗣️
It’s the last week to see @jacobreptile and my two person exhibition ₘᵤₜₐₙₜ ₘₑₙₐgₑᵣᵢₑ @lemieuxgalleries in New Orleans. 👹👽😈

Thank you, Christy Wood for hosting my first exhibition in one of my favorite cities. 💚💛💜 Jacob, I’m looking forward to our next project! 🩵💙🩵💙

#creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #artshow #exhibit #art #nolaart #nola #neworleans #gallery #galleryshow #artgallery #trashart #installation #artinstallation

NOLA friends 🗣️
It’s the last week to see @jacobreptile and my two person exhibition ₘᵤₜₐₙₜ ₘₑₙₐgₑᵣᵢₑ @lemieuxgalleries in New Orleans. 👹👽😈

Thank you, Christy Wood for hosting my first exhibition in one of my favorite cities. 💚💛💜 Jacob, I’m looking forward to our next project! 🩵💙🩵💙

#creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #artshow #exhibit #art #nolaart #nola #neworleans #gallery #galleryshow #artgallery #trashart #installation #artinstallation

I’m busy everyday sewing seems, spuds, and seeds for an immersive paranormal garden. Visitors will find all kinds unearthly delights (that can be touched or taken home for $) throughout my interactive Haunted Mill installation October 25,26,27 @wassaicproject 🎃🍎🐍✨

What’s your favorite veggie? 🥕🥦🥬

📸 @oakspringgardenfoundation Sarah Goolishian

#residency #artresidency #artistinresidence #garden #gardening #sculpture #art #recycledart #animalart #softsculpture #craft #craftart #sewing #plushie #art #hauntedmill #wassaicproject #wassaic #wip #wipart #northernlights #solarflare #vegetableart #plantart

I’m busy everyday sewing seems, spuds, and seeds for an immersive paranormal garden. Visitors will find all kinds unearthly delights (that can be touched or taken home for $) throughout my interactive Haunted Mill installation October 25,26,27 @wassaicproject 🎃🍎🐍✨

What’s your favorite veggie? 🥕🥦🥬

📸 @oakspringgardenfoundation Sarah Goolishian

#residency #artresidency #artistinresidence #garden #gardening #sculpture #art #recycledart #animalart #softsculpture #craft #craftart #sewing #plushie #art #hauntedmill #wassaicproject #wassaic #wip #wipart #northernlights #solarflare #vegetableart #plantart

Wanting to decorate for the holidays on a budget? Shop at a creative reuse center! The deals are always frighteningly good! 👀💚🎃

Join me for a shopping excursion through one of the two @seattlerecreative locations during a recent visit to meet my incredible cousins @drclaywertheimer & @hapwertheimerpastels. The Greenwood store full of drawers, drawers, drawers! So many drawers. Be sure to peak in all of them.

#reusecenter #reuse #recycling #recyclingcenter #art #craft #craftsupplies #upcycle #upcycling #bespoke #secondhand #creativereuse #recycledmaterials #thrift #thrifting #creativereusecenter #nonprofit #wastemanagement #scraps #travelingartist #craftstore #pdx #seattle #seattleart #artresidency #educator #thriftstore

Wanting to decorate for the holidays on a budget? Shop at a creative reuse center! The deals are always frighteningly good! 👀💚🎃

Join me for a shopping excursion through one of the two @seattlerecreative locations during a recent visit to meet my incredible cousins @drclaywertheimer & @hapwertheimerpastels. The Greenwood store full of drawers, drawers, drawers! So many drawers. Be sure to peak in all of them.

#reusecenter #reuse #recycling #recyclingcenter #art #craft #craftsupplies #upcycle #upcycling #bespoke #secondhand #creativereuse #recycledmaterials #thrift #thrifting #creativereusecenter #nonprofit #wastemanagement #scraps #travelingartist #craftstore #pdx #seattle #seattleart #artresidency #educator #thriftstore

Jacob Reptile @jacobreptile and my first two person exhibition мᵘⓣ𝓐ⓝⓣ м乇ᶰⓐᵍєŘ𝓲𝒆 opening reception is this Saturday for Art for Art Sake @lemieuxgalleries. 💙🫧🩵💦

Hippocampus Gyre, 2024 available @lemieuxgalleries 🦄🪼✨ please help me home this beauty!

#creativereuse #papiermaché #papiermache #art #papermache #upcycled #trashart #sculpture #nolaart #neworleansart #newwork #animalart #ecoart #atxartist #hippocampus #creatureart #mermaidart #plasticart #recycledart #womanartist #mythology

Jacob Reptile @jacobreptile and my first two person exhibition мᵘⓣ𝓐ⓝⓣ м乇ᶰⓐᵍєŘ𝓲𝒆 opening reception is this Saturday for Art for Art Sake @lemieuxgalleries. 💙🫧🩵💦

Hippocampus Gyre, 2024 available @lemieuxgalleries 🦄🪼✨ please help me home this beauty!

#creativereuse #papiermaché #papiermache #art #papermache #upcycled #trashart #sculpture #nolaart #neworleansart #newwork #animalart #ecoart #atxartist #hippocampus #creatureart #mermaidart #plasticart #recycledart #womanartist #mythology

On my way back to the Wassiac Project for their Haunted Mill Residency. On October 25,26,27 the Wassiac Mill will be transformed into a 7-story haunted house. 🎃👻✨

This is a warning: there will be snakes in my installation! 🐍🧙🏻

My gratitude goes to @lostwherever for capturing the July residency/summer camp highlights @wassaicproject on film and hosting my stay in the BK this weekend 🩵🏕️🚙✨

Thanks to Jeff for the studio photoshoot!

#artistresidency #wassaicproject #artistinresidence #artresidency #artist #artiststudio #travelingartist #nyart #nyartist #summervibes #summer #residency

On my way back to the Wassiac Project for their Haunted Mill Residency. On October 25,26,27 the Wassiac Mill will be transformed into a 7-story haunted house. 🎃👻✨

This is a warning: there will be snakes in my installation! 🐍🧙🏻

My gratitude goes to @lostwherever for capturing the July residency/summer camp highlights @wassaicproject on film and hosting my stay in the BK this weekend 🩵🏕️🚙✨

Thanks to Jeff for the studio photoshoot!

#artistresidency #wassaicproject #artistinresidence #artresidency #artist #artiststudio #travelingartist #nyart #nyartist #summervibes #summer #residency

Wrapped my time in DC with two more creative reuse center stops.
Visit @nova_creative_reuse in adorable Leesburg, VA and @scrap_bmore in Baltimore, MD to find these goodies and sweet deals! 💚🍭🍬✨

#upcycle #scrap #virginiaisforlovers #virginia #art #artsandcrafts #artstore #thriftstore #craftstore #reuse #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #arttravel #travelingartist #recycle #craftartist #thrifting #maryland #baltimore #scrapbmore #scraps @scrap.creative.reuse

Wrapped my time in DC with two more creative reuse center stops.
Visit @nova_creative_reuse in adorable Leesburg, VA and @scrap_bmore in Baltimore, MD to find these goodies and sweet deals! 💚🍭🍬✨

#upcycle #scrap #virginiaisforlovers #virginia #art #artsandcrafts #artstore #thriftstore #craftstore #reuse #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #arttravel #travelingartist #recycle #craftartist #thrifting #maryland #baltimore #scrapbmore #scraps @scrap.creative.reuse

Jacob Reptile @jacobreptile and I joined forces to present 𝕸𝖚𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖙 𝕸𝖊𝖓𝖆𝖌𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊 on view now @lemieuxgalleries in NOLA!

Odds and Ends Ouroboros, 2024 🐍🦊✨ available @lemieuxgalleries

📸 @essentialscreative

#creativereuse #reuse #recycled #recycledart #art #trashart #atxart #austinart #gallery #sculpture #ecoart #animalart #foxart #plasticart #craft #contemporaryart #contemporarycraft #ouroboros

Jacob Reptile @jacobreptile and I joined forces to present 𝕸𝖚𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖙 𝕸𝖊𝖓𝖆𝖌𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖊 on view now @lemieuxgalleries in NOLA!

Odds and Ends Ouroboros, 2024 🐍🦊✨ available @lemieuxgalleries

📸 @essentialscreative

#creativereuse #reuse #recycled #recycledart #art #trashart #atxart #austinart #gallery #sculpture #ecoart #animalart #foxart #plasticart #craft #contemporaryart #contemporarycraft #ouroboros

Virginia is for trash lovers!!! ♻️💚♻️

There are 9 amazing centers in operation across the state. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting 4 so far!
I love the connectivity happening across the state and admire all of the work Sarah Sweet at Scrappy Elephant @scrappyelephant has done for creative reuse in her region. ❤️

This reel features the amazing odds and ends I discovered at @dabble_crc in Manassas, VA and @upcyclecrc in Alexandria, VA. The rules are buy by the bag. I was able to fit a lot in my tote!

Dabble @dabble_crc and I joined forces to offer a pipe cleaner flower workshop this Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2pm. Come make things with me at this super cute center! Sign up at https://www.dabblecrc.com/events💛✨

#upcycle #dabble #virginiaisforlovers #virginia #art #artsandcrafts #artstore #thriftstore #craftstore #reuse #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #arttravel #travelingartist #recycle #craftartist #thrifting

Virginia is for trash lovers!!! ♻️💚♻️

There are 9 amazing centers in operation across the state. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting 4 so far!
I love the connectivity happening across the state and admire all of the work Sarah Sweet at Scrappy Elephant @scrappyelephant has done for creative reuse in her region. ❤️

This reel features the amazing odds and ends I discovered at @dabble_crc in Manassas, VA and @upcyclecrc in Alexandria, VA. The rules are buy by the bag. I was able to fit a lot in my tote!

Dabble @dabble_crc and I joined forces to offer a pipe cleaner flower workshop this Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2pm. Come make things with me at this super cute center! Sign up at https://www.dabblecrc.com/events💛✨

#upcycle #dabble #virginiaisforlovers #virginia #art #artsandcrafts #artstore #thriftstore #craftstore #reuse #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #arttravel #travelingartist #recycle #craftartist #thrifting

You can learn a lot of things from the flowers @oakspringgardenfoundation 💛🌼✨

Grateful to Kim, Natalie, and the garden and education team for showing me how to dye naturally with marigolds. In the spirit of sharing, I included the other residents in the first bath.

𝓜𝔂 𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓹𝓮
Mortar your fabric before (natural fibers work best)
Boil one peck (2 gallons) of marigold flowers fresh or frozen with 1/4-1/3 cup of alum
Boil until frothy
Strain through a natural fiber.
Final image is of the beautiful cotton I used to strain my dye. 💛

#marigold #naturaldye #tiedye #marigolddye #shibori #tiedye #artistinresidence #artistresidency #crafting #oakspringgardenfoundation #artresidency #artists

You can learn a lot of things from the flowers @oakspringgardenfoundation 💛🌼✨

Grateful to Kim, Natalie, and the garden and education team for showing me how to dye naturally with marigolds. In the spirit of sharing, I included the other residents in the first bath.

𝓜𝔂 𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓹𝓮
Mortar your fabric before (natural fibers work best)
Boil one peck (2 gallons) of marigold flowers fresh or frozen with 1/4-1/3 cup of alum
Boil until frothy
Strain through a natural fiber.
Final image is of the beautiful cotton I used to strain my dye. 💛

#marigold #naturaldye #tiedye #marigolddye #shibori #tiedye #artistinresidence #artistresidency #crafting #oakspringgardenfoundation #artresidency #artists

Secrets from the garden 🐰🥕👩🏻‍🌾🌺

Closing out the summer with a residency on the beautiful @oakspringgardenfoundation estate. My heart and belly are full. 🌱🪻✨

#oakspringgardenfoundation #residency #artresidency #artistinresidence #garden #gardening #sculpture #art #recycledart #animalart #softsculpture #craft #craftart

Secrets from the garden 🐰🥕👩🏻‍🌾🌺

Closing out the summer with a residency on the beautiful @oakspringgardenfoundation estate. My heart and belly are full. 🌱🪻✨

#oakspringgardenfoundation #residency #artresidency #artistinresidence #garden #gardening #sculpture #art #recycledart #animalart #softsculpture #craft #craftart

Everything about Upstate New York is charming, including the creative reuse centers. Here is a quick tour of the fun that can be found at @retakeremake in Peekskill & @upstitchalbany in Albany. ✨💕♻️👏

#creativereuse #creativereusecenter #reuse #thrift #art #craft #craftstore #artsupplies #thrifting #ny #upstateny #nyart #artstore #crafting #recycle

Everything about Upstate New York is charming, including the creative reuse centers. Here is a quick tour of the fun that can be found at @retakeremake in Peekskill & @upstitchalbany in Albany. ✨💕♻️👏

#creativereuse #creativereusecenter #reuse #thrift #art #craft #craftstore #artsupplies #thrifting #ny #upstateny #nyart #artstore #crafting #recycle

Making cute things with cute people @campstompingground @stompinggroundair 🚽♻️✨

It’s good to be back together 💕

#artistinresidence #artresidency #artistresidency #camp #summercamp #artsfest #travelingartist

Making cute things with cute people @campstompingground @stompinggroundair 🚽♻️✨

It’s good to be back together 💕

#artistinresidence #artresidency #artistresidency #camp #summercamp #artsfest #travelingartist

Come see the cutest cohort @wassaicproject for Upstate weekend! Open studios run Saturday, July 20, from 4-6pm. 💗
Events happen all day. Dance party all night @wassaiclantern! 🪩✨
📸 @danielleklebes

#artistresidency #artistinresidenceprogram #artists #art #artresidency #artistinresidence #upstateny #wassiacproject #nyart #newyorkart #upstateweekend

Come see the cutest cohort @wassaicproject for Upstate weekend! Open studios run Saturday, July 20, from 4-6pm. 💗
Events happen all day. Dance party all night @wassaiclantern! 🪩✨
📸 @danielleklebes

#artistresidency #artistinresidenceprogram #artists #art #artresidency #artistinresidence #upstateny #wassiacproject #nyart #newyorkart #upstateweekend

Wow! Cincinnati doesn’t mess around when it comes to creative reuse! ♻️🧵💙
I was able to visit the remaining 2 out of the TOTAL of 4 centers in Cincy. @cincyrecyclingreusehub has to be one of the most impressive and organized recycling nonprofits I’ve had a chance to visit and it’s all FREE! Open Thursdays and Saturdays for donations and FREE shopping! @scrapitupcincy is an adorable center with a little bit of everything and reasonably priced. Always remember to tip your reuse center!

#reusecenter #reuse #recycling #recyclingcenter #art #craft #craftsupplies #upcycle #upcycling #bespoke #secondhand #creativereuse #recycledmaterials #ohio #ohioart #nonprofit #wastemanagement #visitohio #travelingartist #cincy #cincinnati #cincinnatiart

Wow! Cincinnati doesn’t mess around when it comes to creative reuse! ♻️🧵💙
I was able to visit the remaining 2 out of the TOTAL of 4 centers in Cincy. @cincyrecyclingreusehub has to be one of the most impressive and organized recycling nonprofits I’ve had a chance to visit and it’s all FREE! Open Thursdays and Saturdays for donations and FREE shopping! @scrapitupcincy is an adorable center with a little bit of everything and reasonably priced. Always remember to tip your reuse center!

#reusecenter #reuse #recycling #recyclingcenter #art #craft #craftsupplies #upcycle #upcycling #bespoke #secondhand #creativereuse #recycledmaterials #ohio #ohioart #nonprofit #wastemanagement #visitohio #travelingartist #cincy #cincinnati #cincinnatiart

Fiji Mermaid metamorphosis 💚🫧🧜🏼‍♀️

Reflecting on my month in NOLA @aquariumgallery. Going to miss the people here most of all!

#wip #creativereuse #papiermaché #papiermache #art #papermache #upcycled #trashart #sculpture #nolaart #fijimeemaid #newwork #animalart #ecoart #atxartist

Fiji Mermaid metamorphosis 💚🫧🧜🏼‍♀️

Reflecting on my month in NOLA @aquariumgallery. Going to miss the people here most of all!

#wip #creativereuse #papiermaché #papiermache #art #papermache #upcycled #trashart #sculpture #nolaart #fijimeemaid #newwork #animalart #ecoart #atxartist

Happy Soltice bywater beauties! 🫧✨

My name is Calder Kamin and I am the @aquariumgallery June Artist in Residence. @jacobreptile and I spent the month preparing for our first collaborative and interactive exhibitions @lemieuxgalleries in October and @alabamacontemporary next year. There’s no place I’d rather be on a long summer day!

My gratitude goes to the crew of Aquarium for always providing a home away from home in NOLA! @jacobreptile @kidbijou @maddiestrattonstudio @ursaeyer @mcollinmiles @midnightzonemirrorball @doctorsteffers 🩵🐠🫧

#artistinresidence #artistresidency #artiststudio #art #neworleans #nola #nolaartist #nolaart #bywater #creativereuse #trashart #recycledart #queerart #aquariumgallery #wip #workinprogress @kcaialumni

Happy Soltice bywater beauties! 🫧✨

My name is Calder Kamin and I am the @aquariumgallery June Artist in Residence. @jacobreptile and I spent the month preparing for our first collaborative and interactive exhibitions @lemieuxgalleries in October and @alabamacontemporary next year. There’s no place I’d rather be on a long summer day!

My gratitude goes to the crew of Aquarium for always providing a home away from home in NOLA! @jacobreptile @kidbijou @maddiestrattonstudio @ursaeyer @mcollinmiles @midnightzonemirrorball @doctorsteffers 🩵🐠🫧

#artistinresidence #artistresidency #artiststudio #art #neworleans #nola #nolaartist #nolaart #bywater #creativereuse #trashart #recycledart #queerart #aquariumgallery #wip #workinprogress @kcaialumni

I’m taking you on a tour of the south Texas and gulf coast reuse centers I’ve been to recently. Thanks to them, I found so many treasures for my summer studio travels. ♻️👩🏻‍🎨✨

@neighborhoodreusecenter (Austin,TX)
@texasartasylum (Houston, TX)
@artablecuriosities (Seguin, TX)
@ricracknola (NOLA)

Creative Reuse Centers do so much for the environment, artists, teachers, families, and the crafty inclined. You can support your local reuse center by donating, volunteering, and shopping!

#travelingartist #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #reusecenter #reuse #recycle #trashart #upcycle #bespoke #nonprofit #trashtotreasure #craftartist

I’m taking you on a tour of the south Texas and gulf coast reuse centers I’ve been to recently. Thanks to them, I found so many treasures for my summer studio travels. ♻️👩🏻‍🎨✨

@neighborhoodreusecenter (Austin,TX)
@texasartasylum (Houston, TX)
@artablecuriosities (Seguin, TX)
@ricracknola (NOLA)

Creative Reuse Centers do so much for the environment, artists, teachers, families, and the crafty inclined. You can support your local reuse center by donating, volunteering, and shopping!

#travelingartist #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #reusecenter #reuse #recycle #trashart #upcycle #bespoke #nonprofit #trashtotreasure #craftartist

Don’t miss your chance! Tomorrow is the final day to visit “Odds and Ends Odyssey” and “The World We Live In” by @marsboxx @ivester_contemporary.

Is the Ouroboros a symbol of completion and wholeness or endless consumption and self destruction?

Cannibal Ouroboros, 2024 ❤️🦊🐍
📸 @essentialscreative

#creativereuse #reuse #recycled #recycledart #art #trashart #atxart #austinart #gallery #sculpture #ecoart #animalart #foxart #plasticart #craft #contemporaryart #contemporarycraft #ouroboros

Don’t miss your chance! Tomorrow is the final day to visit “Odds and Ends Odyssey” and “The World We Live In” by @marsboxx @ivester_contemporary.

Is the Ouroboros a symbol of completion and wholeness or endless consumption and self destruction?

Cannibal Ouroboros, 2024 ❤️🦊🐍
📸 @essentialscreative

#creativereuse #reuse #recycled #recycledart #art #trashart #atxart #austinart #gallery #sculpture #ecoart #animalart #foxart #plasticart #craft #contemporaryart #contemporarycraft #ouroboros

We paid respects to our 𝓁𝒶𝒹𝓎 ❁𝒻 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝓅𝑒𝓉𝓊𝒶𝓁 𝓅𝓇𝑒𝒸𝒾❁𝓊𝓈𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈 at the Ney this weekend 🐶🪽✨

It’s still hard to not tear up when I think about Pixel’s absence. Deep love is matched by deep grief, but what I also see, more clear than ever, is the love everyone has for both of us. 💖

We paid respects to our 𝓁𝒶𝒹𝓎 ❁𝒻 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝓅𝑒𝓉𝓊𝒶𝓁 𝓅𝓇𝑒𝒸𝒾❁𝓊𝓈𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈 at the Ney this weekend 🐶🪽✨

It’s still hard to not tear up when I think about Pixel’s absence. Deep love is matched by deep grief, but what I also see, more clear than ever, is the love everyone has for both of us. 💖

Your time is running out to see 𝓞𝓭𝓭𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓔𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓞𝓭𝔂𝓼𝓼𝓮𝔂 @ivester_contemporary 💜💀⏳

The gallery is open today!

Memento Mori, 2024 🦄✨

📸 @essentialscreative

#softsculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #art #sculpture #trashart #ecoart #unicorn #atxart #ecoart #sculpture #animalart #upcycle #austinart #plasticart

Your time is running out to see 𝓞𝓭𝓭𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓔𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓞𝓭𝔂𝓼𝓼𝓮𝔂 @ivester_contemporary 💜💀⏳

The gallery is open today!

Memento Mori, 2024 🦄✨

📸 @essentialscreative

#softsculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #art #sculpture #trashart #ecoart #unicorn #atxart #ecoart #sculpture #animalart #upcycle #austinart #plasticart

Plush Pegasus Party this weekend @ivester_contemporary Saturday 6-8pm. Celebrate “Odds and Ends Odyssey”, make a feather for my community project “We are All Made of Stardust”, and say hello before I hit the road again! 💜🪽✨

#quilt #softsculpture #interactiveart #craft #reuse #art #upcycle #creativereuse #pegasus #handsewn #atxart #communityproject #embroidery #austinart #wwwatx

Plush Pegasus Party this weekend @ivester_contemporary Saturday 6-8pm. Celebrate “Odds and Ends Odyssey”, make a feather for my community project “We are All Made of Stardust”, and say hello before I hit the road again! 💜🪽✨

#quilt #softsculpture #interactiveart #craft #reuse #art #upcycle #creativereuse #pegasus #handsewn #atxart #communityproject #embroidery #austinart #wwwatx

Does your inner child need a little healing today? 🩷
Make a trip to @ivester_contemporary this weekend to see “Odds and Ends Odyssey”. 💖

À mon seul désir, 2024 💘
📸 @essentialscreative

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #pink #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft

Does your inner child need a little healing today? 🩷
Make a trip to @ivester_contemporary this weekend to see “Odds and Ends Odyssey”. 💖

À mon seul désir, 2024 💘
📸 @essentialscreative

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #pink #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft

Join the Pegasus cuddle puddle @ivester_contemporary thru May 25! 🪽✨

“We Are All Made of Stardust” began during my residency @curriermuseum last summer, where I worked with members of their art and wellness programs on a community project. Groups suffering from loss, addiction, or cancer were invited to hand sew a feather for the Pegasus’ 10ft wing. Each unique feather contains a dream the maker has for their future. Over 200 feathers are included on the first wing but we need more for the second wing! I’m leaving make and take feather kits at the gallery and offering a public mending & sewing workshop May 11. I’ve never made anything like this before, and through the process I found love, community, and comfort in my grief💜

Remember to remove your shoes before jumping in!

📸 @essentialscreative

#communityart #art #interactiveart #reuse #creativereuse #craft #contemporaryart #recycledart #softsculpture #contemporarycraft #quilt #plush

Join the Pegasus cuddle puddle @ivester_contemporary thru May 25! 🪽✨

“We Are All Made of Stardust” began during my residency @curriermuseum last summer, where I worked with members of their art and wellness programs on a community project. Groups suffering from loss, addiction, or cancer were invited to hand sew a feather for the Pegasus’ 10ft wing. Each unique feather contains a dream the maker has for their future. Over 200 feathers are included on the first wing but we need more for the second wing! I’m leaving make and take feather kits at the gallery and offering a public mending & sewing workshop May 11. I’ve never made anything like this before, and through the process I found love, community, and comfort in my grief💜

Remember to remove your shoes before jumping in!

📸 @essentialscreative

#communityart #art #interactiveart #reuse #creativereuse #craft #contemporaryart #recycledart #softsculpture #contemporarycraft #quilt #plush

Inspired by my twin niece and nephew born earlier this year, I made a pair of Pegasus Baby Twin Stars for my exhibition. After so much loss in our family, we are gifted with the next generation. 🩷🤍✨

You can take a closer look at “Odds and Ends Odyssey” through May 25 @ivester_contemporary 💕

Plastic Pegasus 🔴 SOLD

📸 @essentialscreative

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #pink #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft

Inspired by my twin niece and nephew born earlier this year, I made a pair of Pegasus Baby Twin Stars for my exhibition. After so much loss in our family, we are gifted with the next generation. 🩷🤍✨

You can take a closer look at “Odds and Ends Odyssey” through May 25 @ivester_contemporary 💕

Plastic Pegasus 🔴 SOLD

📸 @essentialscreative

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #pink #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft

Inspired by my twin niece and nephew born earlier this year, I made a pair of Pegasus Baby Twin Stars for my exhibition. After so much loss in our family, we are gifted with the next generation. 🩷🤍✨

You can take a closer look at “Odds and Ends Odyssey” through May 25 @ivester_contemporary 💕

📸 @essentialscreative

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #pink #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft

Inspired by my twin niece and nephew born earlier this year, I made a pair of Pegasus Baby Twin Stars for my exhibition. After so much loss in our family, we are gifted with the next generation. 🩷🤍✨

You can take a closer look at “Odds and Ends Odyssey” through May 25 @ivester_contemporary 💕

📸 @essentialscreative

#contemporaryart #sculpture #creativereuse #reuse #recycledart #trashart #fiberart #animalart #pegasus #art #atxart #texasart #womenartists #femaleartist #pink #assemblage #craft #contemporarycraft

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