THE ARTISAN STORE FREMANTLE
THE featured artists this month at The Artisan Store Fremantle create wearable upcycled assemblage sculpture, taking art off the walls and providing us with unique items to drape
around our necks and display on our fingers.
Upcycled assemblage sculpture is the art of transforming and creating works of art utilizing materials otherwise destined for the landfill.
The artist’s work with fine, found, and recycled materials and use their imagination to turn these ordinary utilitarian objects into unique, wearable art.
Jackie Johnson’s passion is upcycling, turning unwanted and seemingly worthless items into something of beauty.
Her gold and mustard necklace is made from up-cycled electronic parts.
Thomas Coin Carnival produces rings made from coins withdrawn from circulation which are crafted using hand tools creating a small snippet of history you can wear on your finger.
Mylene van Heijste found a bucket of buttons in a second hand shop which sparked her creativity.
She wants to lift the button out of its humble existence and transform it into wearable art.
Visit 81a High Street, Fremantle. Or visit our website ww.theartisanstore.com.au or phone 9336 1338