An Upcycled Arizona Iced Tea Can
If you
love being artistic and working on craft projects, I have good news for you. No
longer do you need to go to the supplies stores to gather all of your
materials. Many artists today are using the internet to show off their upcycled
craft projects. Upcycling is any reuse of an item in such a way to create a
product of higher quality than the original. Using items that would otherwise
be thrown away is a great way to inspire creativity, create unique pieces, and
reduce your environmental footprint. If you are interested in the
sustainability movement, you can even use such pieces to reflect your
commitment to living sustainably. This message can be spread to consumers and
viewers of the pieces, who may be influenced by the artist’s motivation.
Some
have even used this idea of upcycled art as a way to sell their pieces, and to
engage with the community of like minded artists. A search for “upcycled art” on
Etsy.com yields 66,936 results. There is even an Etsy shop called “UpCycledArt”,
which has 17 items currently for sale. In Lexington, UK, an artist opened a
shop dedicated solely to upcycled art. The shop features works from nine artists,
and targets local and tourist consumers.
One of the keys to moving the world toward a more sustainable
path is to be innovative. When some think of sustainability innovation, they
immediately imagine complicated gadgets, scientific breakthroughs. These upcycling artists are showing that
innovation for sustainability can transcend into artwork. While upcycling art
may have a relatively small impact in the grand scheme, it represents a
commitment to a sustainable lifestyle, one which should encompass several
important aspects of daily life.
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