Posts Tagged ‘recycling’
Reclaimed Envelopes 2010
Every so often, we like to spotlight Jon’s envelopes. These particular ones are from his recent Pen Friends show at Here Gallery. You can also sample Envelopes from 2009, Envelopes from 2008, Envelopes from 2007, Envelopes from 2006 and Envelopes from 2004.
Posse Spotting: Depot for Creative Reuse
We love the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse. We think the Posse did good on this one, as Jon is really committed to reusing materials too.
The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse is an ecological treasure trove of art & craft materials, educational supplies, vintage furniture, home décor, paper goods, fabric, and much more. Founded in 1979 by two Oakland public school teachers, the Depot promotes solid waste diversion and resource conservation through the Depot store and environmental education programs.
In early Fall, we found the above Posse sticker in the company of Rock Hudson, a shout out to heavy metal and a merry assortment of sliced tomato and pepper magnets. When we returned this week, Jon had been joined by Alfred E. Neuman, Dead Eyes, the alphabet and some really GOOD NEWS. I got this picture, and Greta got 5 vintage patterns, 1 broken candle, the tiniest bath tub you ever did see and a clear Christmas ornament, all for $1.81. If you’re in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, CA, they’ve got a ton of new hardcover Upper Playground art books for only $2.50 each.
Reclaimed Envelopes 2008
Here is a selection of reclaimed envelopes from 2008. These drawings on used envelopes are one-of-a-kinds and measure 230×165mm. Some are still available in Jon’s shop for £95 UK and £105 non-UK.
Pop Idle Reclaimed Cardboard
Pop Idle was Jon’s solo show that ran in April of 2008 at London’s Concrete Hermit Gallery that had, among other choice objects d’art, several large sculptural pieces, prints, reclaimed cardboard art and a zine. The work featured offered visitors “a chance to worship and share private prayers with the idle Idols. Redemption, salvation and salivation are all promised.” Here are the (sold) reclaimed cardboard pieces.
Reclaimed Envelopes 2007
Jon’s unofficial quest to save the earth with reduce-reuse-recycle continues with an assortment of reclaimed envelopes from 2007. These drawings on used envelopes are one-of-a-kinds and measure 230×165mm. Some are still available in Jon’s shop for £85 UK and £95 non-UK.
Cardboard Prayer Paintings
Jon unearthed a selection of the cardboard praying paintings from his 2007 Free Lunch exhibit. All paintings are available now (while they last) in his webshop for UK buyer £50 / Non UK buyer £60 (including P&P):
- Pray Red (Original painting on cardboard. Approx 165×175mm.)
- Pray Yellow (Original painting on cardboard. Approx 100×200mm.)
- Pray Lilac (Original painting on cardboard. Approx 100×195mm.)
- Pray Green (Original painting on cardboard. Approx 100×200mm.)
- Pray Orange (Original painting on cardboard. Approx 170×170mm.)
Boogle Eye Paintings
Another gem unearthed from the 2007 Free Lunch exhibit: These Boogle Eye paintings on cardboard are available now (while they last) in Jon’s webshop for £60-£75. Each piece is just under 12 inches wide.
Reclaimed Envelopes 2006
Jon is a big proponent of reusing materials. Here is a selection of reclaimed envelopes from 2006.
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