I was lucky enough to be a part of the Waste of Space - residency and exhibition - a showcase of art and materials made from waste.
‘Dancing Grevillea’ embodies the movement of the Australian native flower the Grevillea representing the beauty of the natural world and its fragility. The piece was created using ink in a colour I formulated on handmade paper repurposed from old artworks and paper waste.
The Grevillea’s sway serves as a reminder of nature's resilience and the need to protect our environment. The simple linework captures a moment of fluidity and growth, emphasising the delicate balance between preservation and change.
I designed the ink to be an earthy green, the colour of eucalyptus like the leaves, the green of nature and Australia. The ink, created from recycled printer cartridges, and the delicate disposition of the recycled paper highlights the beauty of sustainability and symbolises renewal and the cyclical nature of creation.
Through this piece, viewers are invited to reflect on the interconnectedness of all life forms and the significance of conservation efforts.
Details of the residency below -
“In the past month, we extended invitations to more than 30 talented artists for a special project at Alleyoop Waste of Space, Space of Waste. Our aim was to create a personalised batch of recycled Dodgy Paper and a unique Lousy Ink colour. Each artist was requested to bring paper waste with them to transform into a fresh batch of recycled paper right in our Dodgy Office. Guided by The Pulp Professor, they delved into the paper-making process, actively crafting the sheets that would later become the centrepiece of our exhibition. Following their paper-making adventure, our artists ventured into the Lousy Lab, where they collaborated with Oli, our Lousy Technician, to concoct a one-of-a-kind ink colour using recycled printer cartridge materials. With freshly crafted paper and a unique ink hue in hand, the artists were tasked with creating original artworks on their sheets, utilising the colours they had formulated. These artworks made from waste will be showcased alongside their custom Lousy Ink Color and Dodgy Paper Batch, all of which will be available for purchase during our upcoming event”
The residency and exhibition was hosted by Dodgy Paper and Lousy Ink.