A Sneak Peek into the new book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse by Garth Johnson

1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse
Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew
By
Garth Johnson

Artists and crafters have always been recyclers, but for many, it has not only become a thrifty choice, it has become a moral imperative. 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. The work in this book ranges from clever and humble personal accessories to unique and important large-scale works of art, including paper art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, interiors, and installations.

Garth Johnson is a studio artist, writer and educator who lives in Eureka, California. In addition to maintaining the website "Exteme Craft" (www.extremecraft.com) Garth writes for CRAFT magazine and his writing has been featured in museum catalogs, magazines, and books worldwide, including a contribution to the upcoming book Handmade Nation from Princeton Architectural Press. His first DVD, ReVision: Recycled Crafts for Earth-Friendly Living will be released by Eyekiss Films later this year. His artwork was featured in a solo show at Gallerie Maxim in Cologne, Germany in August, 2008. Garth received a BFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an MFA from Alfred University. He has taught at Georgia State University, Columbus State University and is currently a full-time instructor at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA. In addition to teaching, he is a sought-after lecturer and visiting artist, with recent lectures at Ohio State University, Illinois State University, and the Kansas City Art Institute.

 

This is another one of those books that every page holds tons of inspiration!

It was so hard to pick just one to feature as the first sneak peek, but I landed on this one since it was so divers in it's recycled materials and functions.

0704 is easy, it's a lamp made from a mixer.

0705 took a minute to figure out but it's a chair made from skateboards, pretty classy?

0706 are bowls from plain glass bottles

0707 I could not figure out what the intricate lamps were made from so I needed to head to the back of the book where all the raw materials are listed to look it up, well I should have guessed-tin cans! Now that is what I call up-cycling.

1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse is most definitely going in the book section that I pull from for inspiration regularly!

You can pre-order it now so you will get it quick as possible when it becomes available (soon!)

Comments

[senoramuertos]

I have got to get a hold of that book. The ideas shown are amazing, I can only imagine the rest.

[BrendaLea]

The book looks intriguing and one that I would also garner a great deal of inspiration. Thanks for choosing such a great first sneak peek.

[Suella]

We need to honor and value more of this, and less of the exploitative art materials such as precious metals and some gemstones.

[Garth Johnson]

Hi Craftside!!!!! I'm getting amped for the book release! I got my advance copy last week, and I melted into a little puddle of joy. All of the hard work that went into the book paid off. Thanks for pimpin' it!