PAPER or PLASTIC? Three Sculptors Reimagine Discarded Plastic & Paper as Materials for sculpture
In this exclusive online exhibition, we are delighted to present recent works by three sculptors who take us on their journey into using discarded plastic and paper in a novel direction.
-Tyler Burton tells us: “I explored plastic debris as a viable art material in itself by incorporating the actual plastic into my art. In my Fossils of the Future series, I rescue plastic from its problematic destructive fate and layer it with dried paint, resin, and other materials… echoing core samples of the earth...”
- “The prevalence of plastic pollution prompted me to create sculptures from recycled plastic. I describe my process as up-cycled cast and forged plastic“, says Frank Morbillo, of his newest series of experimental sculptures. Morbillo collects, sorts and chops plastic refuse to cast it in an oven. After cooling, he forges the form...
- For Carol Schwartz, who has been fascinated for years by the forms found in high fashion, the Coronavirus experience brought a new opportunity. “Materials I was accustomed to working with were hard to find… I would see heaps of cardboard tumbling out of garbage cans. Stacks of magazines piled high beside them. A WSJ fashion magazine caught my eye..."
Read more and view entire exclusive online show here.
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Covid-19 update: We are able to ship everywhere, although patience is required in some cases. If you are in Northern California, our sculptureWALK is entirely outdoors and open daily so you may stroll at your pace and keep very safe as you enjoy the over 20 sculptures on display within the lovely landscape.
