Saturday, June 13, 2009

Recycle vs Upcycle


The Green Light Gallery has opened it's storefront on the ETSY arts and crafts community at http://www.GreenLightGallery.etsy.com The mastermind behind this crafty store is Upcycing Artist Jenny Vogel, she is proud to be green and employ a technique she calls upcycling to create her unique items. Jenny uses recycled material for her objet d'art that includes: fabric, clothes, buttons, records, cd cases, electronics, wood, metal, glass, aluminum and plastic. Jenny works diligently to construct items for her shop and is presently showcasing home decorations, jewelry trees, green shopping bags, robot nick-nacks, owl carry-pouches, she is also offering some great photographic works. Jenny's photo-art has been featured at many local events in the central Florida area. Jenny states, "Upcycling is the practice of taking something disposable and transforming it into something of greater value. It gives me pleasure to re-invest in our environment. One of the keys to upcycling is the awareness it gives to us all. Upcycling brings us fresh hope as a solution towards some of the many environmental dilemmas the planet currently faces. "