Recycle: the California Collection
Recycle: the California Collection
Fruit crate labels
Fruit crate labels
The vintage paper Handsum Fruit Crate label
The vintage paper Handsum Fruit Crate label
In my fruit crate label
In my fruit crate label
Recycle Necklace
Recycle Necklace
Recycle Bracelets
Recycle Bracelets
Recycle: the California Collection
Recycle: the California CollectionThe necklace contained within the fruit crate converts into two bracelets (see below.) Constructed from recycled HDPE plastic from milk bottles,  the material which we would normally throw away has been transformed into the extraordinary. Recycle Necklace/Bracelets displayed and sold with wooden fruit crate.Necklace converts into two bracelets constructed out of recycled HDPE plastic from milk bottles. It looks really "pokey", but it is actually very soft. Each one of the tentacles is cut by hand.
Fruit crate labels
Fruit crate labelsfrom "The California Collection." These bracelets and the fruit label are part of a new series of work constructed from recycled tin cans, cut and riveted with layers of images and symbolism of California. The reuse of post consumer material reflects California as both the ultimate consumer culture and the leader in the recycling movement and green design.  It constructed from recycled tin cans, aluminum rivets, 10k gold rivets. RECYCLE lettering in multiple layers "floats" above label about 1/2".  
The vintage paper Handsum Fruit Crate label
The vintage paper Handsum Fruit Crate labelThe vintage paper Handsum Fruit Crate label served as inspiration for my fruit craft label created from multiple layers of post-consumer recycled tin cans. Originally the labels were printed using a lithography process which developed into a highly competitive industry in San Francisco, California during the early 20th century.
In my fruit crate label
In my fruit crate labelThe layers of recycled tin cans, literally float above each other moving away from the flat plane of the wooden fruit crateFruit Crate label:  10” ht. X 10 15/16” w. X 1” d. For all of my work, the evolution of metalworking techniques developed over 23 years is a tool directed by the concept of the work. Most of my construction methods are based on fundamental skills such as riveting, and cutting with a jeweler ’s saw or hand shears.  Custom made wooden fruit crate display materials: wood, brass escutcheon pins, steel nails, handmade paper. DIMENSIONS: 11 1/2" ht. x 13 3/8" w. x 11 3/4" d.
Recycle Necklace
Recycle NecklaceThis necklace inspired a whole new series of work. Fabricated from post consumer recycled plastic, it is convertible into two bracelets. Retail Price (Crate/Necklace/Bracelet): $18,900.Retail Price for similar set of a similar necklace that converts into two bracelets only: $4,750. 
Recycle Bracelets
Recycle BraceletsAvailable for exhibition or purchase. Commissions accepted for bracelets or necklaces. Catch is a button, loop closure, very simple and secure. Please contact the artist for more information. Recycled, The California Collection will be shown in the exhibition:Body As Agent: Changing Fashion ArtRichmond Art Center, Richmond, California, 09/ 12 – 11/ 15, 2015 
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