Background and Purpose My family is originally from Germany and, therefore, I love to drink sparkling water. I prefer sparkling water over regular water because I find it more refreshing. As a result, I go through many aluminum cans which all end up in the recycling bin. Each aluminum can takes up a substantial amount…

Background and Purpose My family is originally from Germany and, therefore, I love to drink sparkling water. I prefer sparkling water over regular water because I find it more refreshing. As a result, I go through many aluminum cans which all end up in the recycling bin. Each aluminum can takes up a substantial amount…

Background and Purpose My family is originally from Germany and, therefore, I love to drink sparkling water. I prefer sparkling water over regular water because I find it more refreshing. As a result, I go through many aluminum cans which all end up in the recycling bin. Each aluminum can takes up a substantial amount…

Main Project Background I love to drink sparkling water. As a result, I go through many aluminum cans which all end up in the recycling bin. Each aluminum can takes up a substantial amount of volume in my recycling bin meaning I need to empty it often. In Michigan (where I am originally from), you…

Personal Aesthetic I grew up just 30 minutes outside of Detroit Michigan which is of course known as the “Motor City” due to its historical significance as the epicenter of the American automobile industry. This is where Henry Ford revolutionized the industry with the introduction of assembly line production techniques; the city’s industrial infrastructure and…

Introduction: As I embark on the journey of upcycling Trex Wood into a contemporary environmental wine bottle holder for my kitchen, it is intriguing to explore and contemplate the opposite aesthetic on the other side of the spectrum. My current design emphasizes clean lines, angles, and a wood-like texture to add warmth and comfort to…

It has been an exciting journey since I shared my concepts and ideas for the upcycling project involving the integration of unused Trex Wood from a previous patio decking project. Its composite nature, made from 95% recycled materials, aligns perfectly with the environmental theme of the project. Today, I am excited to update you on…

Background About 4 years ago, I assembled a floor made out of Trex® Wood for my Patio. The reason was because the concrete floor was very hard to clean with all the dust that accumulated there over time and it was not aesthetically pleasing. Since installing the new decking, the Patio is much nicer to…

Introduction Contemporary art is a style where creativity has no bounds, and one may find that this style of art may challenge traditional norms and perceptions. This style of art is continuously changing with the times and is produced by artists living today. What one would call contemporary art today would not be considered contemporary…