Doesn't it feel wrong to toss out an old phone book when the next edition arrives? Just think of all of that wasted paper! Now look at this pair of projects by artist Gemis Luciani, and perhaps you'll get an idea about how to give the next one a creative second use.
Research and curiosity drove Luciani to repurpose these telephone directories. The artist cut, curled, folded and completely disfigured these volumes to see what intriguing forms the thick stacks of paper would take. Using the residential white pages, the Piece of Space series explores the sorts of forms one might find in the city. In Flexible Shapes, Gemis Luciani contorted and transformed the yellow pages repeatedly to discover the tome's durability.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Repurposed Art
- There is an opportunity for artists to turn out-of-date items, such as phone books, into unique and compelling works of art.
- Sustainable Stationery
- There is a growing trend for sustainable and eco-friendly office supplies, including notebooks and agendas made from repurposed materials like phone books.
- Paper Waste Reduction
- There is a need to reduce paper waste by finding creative and functional ways to reuse outdated paper directories like phone books.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Sculpture
- Artists can leverage repurposed materials like phone books to create unique works of art and sculptures for the home or office.
- Office Supplies
- Stationery companies can create products such as notebooks and planners made from repurposed materials like phone books which cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable office supplies.
- Sustainability Consulting
- Sustainability consulting services can advise businesses on ways to reduce waste by finding creative and sustainable solutions for outdated items, including phone books.
