Tag Archives: recycling

Films on Fridges: London’s Premiere Cinema Constructed from Abandoned Refrigerators

Films on Fridges: Londons Premiere Cinema Constructed from Abandoned Refrigerators refrigerator recycling movies

Films on Fridges: Londons Premiere Cinema Constructed from Abandoned Refrigerators refrigerator recycling movies

Films on Fridges: Londons Premiere Cinema Constructed from Abandoned Refrigerators refrigerator recycling movies

Films on Fridges: Londons Premiere Cinema Constructed from Abandoned Refrigerators refrigerator recycling movies
Former site of Hackney Fridge Mountain

Film on Fridges is an ongoing film festival in East London built primarily out of discarded refrigerators. The space was the former site of an enormous refrigerator dumping ground where the old appliances were stacked over 20 feet deep and could literally be seen from space (though arguably what can’t you see from space these days?).

Films on Fridges resurrects this industrial icon in the form of a playful and interactive outdoor pop-up cinema. In celebration of the upcoming Olympics, the cinema will screen films athletic in nature.

Films include Rocky, Chariots of Fire, and Cool Runnings, and by the looks of it many of the screenings are already sold out, so if you’re in London and want to catch a nice outdoor movie in a cinema constructed from refrigerators, this is your chance. Runs through August 13th. Read more over on the Guardian.

Photos courtesy Nina Pope and Johanna Neurath. (via stellar)

By Christopher on       

Recycled Tire Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji

Recycled Tire Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji sculpture recycling animals

Recycled Tire Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji sculpture recycling animals

Recycled Tire Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji sculpture recycling animals

Recycled Tire Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji sculpture recycling animals

Recycled Tire Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji sculpture recycling animals

A number of new pieces by Korean sculptor Yong Ho Ji who creates these elaborately layered and textured sculptures using shreds of recycled automobile tires. (via this isn’t happiness)

Traveling this week so posting will be regrettably light.

By Christopher on       

A Chair on Wheels Made of Books

A Chair on Wheels Made of Books recycling home furniture books

When I think of furniture made from books the first word that comes to mind is uncomfortable, however this hefty chair entitled Bench of Thoughts (Banco del Pensamiento) made of recycled books by Alvaro Tamarit actually looks pretty darn comfy. The heft of the chair also matches the price, however this is certainly more of an art piece than something to eat your bagel and coffee in the morning. Check it out over on Saatchi Online.

By Christopher on          

Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage

Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Light shades made from recycled corrugated cardboard.

Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Expandable shelving and bench storage made from patched bicycle tubes.

Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
A wall-mounted storage basket constructed from a salvaged shopping cart.

Michael Konstantin Wolke Upcycles Found Objects to Create Beautifully Designed Furniture, Lighting, and Storage upcycling recycling lighting furniture
Urban seating made from steel and mesh fencing.

Cologne-based designer Michael Konstantin Wolke upcycles found objects, converting them into new works that are as equally functional as stunning. My favorite by far is his expandable wardrobe made from patched bicycle innertubes that have been wrapped around a solid metal frame. This is genuinely brilliant work and I can’t wait to see what he cobbles together next. (via de|zine)

By Christopher on          

New work from Nick Gentry

New work from Nick Gentry street art recycling painting computers

New work from Nick Gentry street art recycling painting computers

New work from Nick Gentry street art recycling painting computers

New work from Nick Gentry street art recycling painting computers

Four new portraits and a video by London artist Nick Gentry (previously) who paints on old computer disks.

By Christopher on          

An 87-piece topographical cardboard face mask

An 87 piece topographical cardboard face mask sculpture recycling paper faces decor

The Jack Cardboard Wall Mask is an 87-piece topographical face mask made from 50% recycled cardboard. It ships flat and you assemble it like a puzzle. Available from Uncommon Goods for $40.

By Christopher on             

Tower of Babel Built with 30,000 Books

Tower of Babel Built with 30,000 Books sculpture recycling interactive installation books Argentina

Tower of Babel Built with 30,000 Books sculpture recycling interactive installation books Argentina

Tower of Babel Built with 30,000 Books sculpture recycling interactive installation books Argentina

Argentinian conceptual artist Marta Minujin has constructed this massive tower of books at Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires in reference to UNESCO’s recent nomination of the city as the World Book Capital in 2011. The myriad books were donated by libraries, readers, and over 50 embassies around the world and the structure can be climbed through May 28th after which it will be dismantled. Photos linked to their sources. (via flavorwire)

By Christopher on                

Scrap Metal Planets

Scrap Metal Planets spheres sculpture recycling metal

Scrap Metal Planets spheres sculpture recycling metal

Scrap Metal Planets spheres sculpture recycling metal

Scrap Metal Planets spheres sculpture recycling metal

Scrap Metal Planets spheres sculpture recycling metal

Boulder-based artist Mark Castator (FB) creates planets and moons from hundreds of small scrap metal pieces called “droppings” leftover form other sculpting projects. He’s created dozens of these incredible spheroid objects for this series entitled Moons of Jupiter. Most striking to me is that despite being welded steel they appear extremely delicate, as if a strong wind would cause them to collapse. Castator just finished a show at Walker Fine Art in Denver and has work at Winterowd Fine Art in Santa Fe. Photos courtesy Josh Raymond Photography. Thanks Mark for sharing your work with Colossal!

By Christopher on          
Page 4 of 101234567...Last »