For whatever reason, I’m a person deeply invested in trash. I can’t pass a free box without peering into it, and I can’t throw anything out without feeling guilty. To deal with these conflicted feelings, I invest time and energy into beautifying trash to explore the question of what has worth and what does not. Does Trash + Time = Art? I continue to behave as if the answer is yes.
Description: Envelope front and back with colorful embroidery mimicking a written letter // Materials: used envelope; embroidery floss purchased at Michaels // Estimated time: 6 hours
Description: Envelope with privacy marks embroidered in a colorful pattern // Materials: envelope from a financial institution; embroidery floss purchased at Michaels // Estimated time: 11.5 hours
Description: Houndstooth ribbon with stripes of rainbow beads // Materials: ribbon originally used to wrap envelopes at the Commonwealth Hotel; beads left over from high-school art projects // Estimated time: 10 hours
Description: Envelope with privacy bars embroidered in colorful bands // Materials: envelope from a lab bill; embroidery floss purchased at Michaels // Estimated time: 40 hours