The goal of the teenage artists apprenticing at Artists for Humanity was to create a green furniture line. After considerable time and development they came up with ReVision furniture which is made from junk mail and magazines “Once the pieces are assembled, the surfaces are finished with a no-voc eco-friendly resin which is water resistant and easy to clean with eco-friendly products.†The tables cost between $300-650.
The Boston based Artists for Humanity group mentors urban youth by providing them “with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts.†The teenagers are also exposed to the concept of sustainable living.
Take a look at some more art made from recycled junk mail art:
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Green Furniture Design
- Using recycled materials to create eco-friendly furniture designs.
- Sustainable Living
- Promoting sustainable living practices in the creation and use of products.
- Youth Employment
- Providing employment opportunities for urban youth in creative and innovative fields.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in the manufacturing process of furniture.
- Sustainable Product Design
- Creating designs for products that promote sustainability and ethical production.
- Youth Empowerment Organizations
- Creating opportunities for urban youth to gain skills and explore innovative fields to support self-sufficiency.
