My MFA in Industrial design thesis explored methods of combining materials gathered from the leftovers, trash and scraps that man leaves behind. In some cases man changed the landscape and then moved on leaving debris in his wake. In others he still actively producing these materials. The materials I used included textile cast offs, old rusty engine parts, wood scraps and design or art products being thrown away.
Eucalyptus cross section held together with Maple Butterflies
Sculpture made from collected copper wire, gravel, silicone, polymer industrial waste and a doll's hands from SCRAP in San Francisco
This is a sound funnel sculpted from medium density fiberboard. The funnel is 5 inches deep.
A vessel made from Bondo and old nails.
"Tin Man" Assembled from tractor parts recovered from am abandoned farm in Yolo County
Palm skin and steam bent poplar skeleton lit by LED light panel.
Palm lamp casting light patterns on ceiling
Plywood trimmings mortar and silicone fiber screen
Wood scrap and fiber mesh and grout reinforced with an acrylic additive.
Cutting board was made using the collection and lamination methods developed for the thesis. Woods used are poplar, oak, and other American hardwoods not commonly used in cutting boards. All pieces are from industry caste off scraps.