Along with our very own Dan Lane, one artist who is bringing this idea to life is Devon-based Jane Perkins. The textiles graduate recreates classic works by Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci and Johannes Vermeer using plastic toys, cutlery, buttons and beads she finds at charity shops and car boot sales. “Other people’s discards are my treasure!” she laughs. “Some would describe me as a ‘re-maker’. I love sifting through bags of unwanted goods or broken jewellery from friends. Everything used is as found. I’ve always been inspired by Picasso and his sculptures made with found objects – particularly ‘Bull’s Head’, which features a bicycle seat and handlebars.”
'Einstein', courtesy of Jane Perkins
'The Starry Night, after Van Gogh', courtesy of Jane Perkins
'Mona Lisa, after Da Vinci, 2010', courtesy of Jane Perkins
'Girl with a Pearl Earring, after Vermeer', courtesy of Jane Perkins
How are we making a difference?
Our art is created with the future in mind. We choose to work with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified suppliers like Acorn Press to ensure that our brochures and magazines are sustainable and help to protect the environment. No longer packaging our artworks with polystyrene, we instead use cardboard and recyclable Nomafoam derived from sugarcane. Plus, all of our wood and glass offcuts are recycled. Just like our first-ever gallery over 20 years ago, we know that something amazing can grow from a small seed. Follow our journey on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @castlegalleries.
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