March 19, 2013
In this day and age where people are trying to be more environmentally friendly and less wasteful, a popular trend is making products or creating works of art out of discarded items. One such person is Kyle Cox, an artist featured at Studio 421, who has become well-known for taking unwanted and discarded items and ...
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July 21, 2012
When I think of amusement parks, I picture massive and colorful structures, rides that fling people around like dolls, incredible wooden roller coasters, and people of all ages having a good time. Although the grandiose metal mazes that comprise ferris wheels and roller coasters can be artistic in a way, art and trash are ...
June 24, 2012
Everyone knows the saying that “a man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” And for some artists, that saying holds true for the art that they create. A lot of artists, like myself, were taught that to make art you have to utilize materials that are commonly associated with art such as a pencil, paper, ...
June 23, 2012
I went to a wedding recently with a particularly creative bride. In an effort to save money as well as apply her artistic skills to the decorating, one of my good friends decided to take a unique approach to her wedding’s floral arrangements. After researching the general price range for wedding florists, this bride-to-be ...
June 13, 2012
If you like those little paper lanterns that get hung up on back patios or traditional Chinese culture then the Missouri Botanical Gardens has officially made you summer. On May 26th they launched their Lantern Fest exhibit that celebrates the completion of the fifteen day Chinese New Year. The exhibit, dubbed as “Art ...
June 9, 2012
One pair of filmmakers wants to bring attention to the Hudson River. Why this river? Located near one of the busiest and most bustling cities in the United States, New York’s Hudson River is currently the 33rd most polluted river in the country. Despite its polluted waters, the Hudson River used to be as ...
May 20, 2012
Rachel Birdsell is one interesting artist. She has an incredibly unique sense of humor and it shows in her found art projects. It can be said that Rachel is a huge contributor to environmental awareness, keeping loads of objects from ever reaching the landfill and turning them into art. She tries to give homes ...
April 2, 2012
If you have ever been to the Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL, you would have seen some crazy artwork. Some colleges/universities encourage art students to make their artwork out of people’s trash. SIUE has an art program and the college does just that. SIUE faculty chooses twelve art major students every year to participate ...
March 5, 2012
Next time you swing by your local Starbucks and order a grande skinny vanilla latte or your usual tall dark roasted coffee, take a look at the building, the way you see Starbucks might be changing very soon. This global coffee giant has long been known for their community involvement, ethical sourcing (fair ...
February 27, 2012
Spring cleaning is right around the corner. Instead of throwing away that old backpack from freshman year or the t-shirt with the mustard stain consider recycling it. I came across an article that lists many common items found in your house that can be recycled or reused, and I picked out a few interesting ...
