Most people throw their old newspapers out or use them to protect fine china, but artist Donna Ruff likes to make beautiful art from her discarded New York Times copies. In these examples, the artist has taken the from The New York Times and cut amazingly detailed repetitive motifs into them, making them look like the design you might see on a church window.
The New Mexico based artist spent her early life in Miami Beach, Florida and then went on to become and award-winning children's book illustrator living in New York. The artist says that she finds "beauty and inspiration" in "sacred texts such as the Torah and the Qur’an but also in the New York Times and the Manhattan Phone book" as well as "the warehouses of Chicago and Brooklyn."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Newspaper Art
- There is an opportunity for artists to explore the creative potential of old newspapers that are normally considered waste.
- Sustainable Art
- This trend can lead to the creation of art using eco-friendly materials that saves the environment from littering.
- Repetitive Design
- Artists can explore the use of repetitive motifs to create intricate and detailed designs in their artwork.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Design
- An opportunity for artists to innovate and explore new materials and techniques in the art industry.
- Waste Management
- There is a potential to transform waste management industry by exploring creative ways of repurposing waste materials.
- Publishing
- Newspapers can collaborate with artists to create unique artistic content that can appeal to a broader audience.
