The aesthetics of recycling?
Is a new aesthetic awaiting us as we venture into the world of environmentalism? The artwork of Christine Tarkowski seems to suggest so. US born Ms Tarkowski admits to being influenced by Russian Constructivism. Quote:

"With the Constructivists, you had fine art artists getting involved in industrial design, integrating politics, decoration, and utility. It's like wearing your politics, your art, on your teacup. Decorative propaganda arts within industrial goods."

Pity it is all screenprint wallpaper. On the other hand, why not? It is probably cheaper and less environmentally destructive (the actual materials can probably be recycled for more useful purposes). The days of using recycled materials for anything handy are numbered, as they should be. In any case, truthful expression of materials is so yesterday.

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