the idea of making something out of nothing

How about some paint can lid art tonight?  This is from a panel on display at the Lawrence Art's Center.  I went down to see it after reading about it in Lawrence magazine.  

This work is by Joelle Ford who has made art from many found items over the years.  

The photos in the article were nice, but I wanted to see it for myself.  

I walked all over the place and finally asked "where is that exhibit made out of paint can lids?"

Happily they were really nice and ushered me back into the private office space where this panel was hanging.  I let them know there might be plenty of other folks like me, who after getting the most recent edition of the magazine, assumed the work was on display for the public currently.  

My head is spinning with ideas after seeing this. I love the idea of making something out of nothing. Especially something as wonderful as this.  

Comments

[Emie]

LOVE it!!! I really like to see artist turn ordinary things that no one even gives a 2nd thought to, and then they turn it into something beautiful. Also.. it's a good way to keep items out of the landfills. Win-Win.
BTW... I have my Sew Together Bag all cut out and we're to start sewing it Saturday. I'm very excited and I thank you for getting me interested in this project!

[jacki long]

Thanks for sharing this, Carol.
You were right, so amazing and satisfying.

[Sharon Walworth]

I enjoy working with this visual concept, but using old buttons...................the base button is often 3" in width, and with three buttons piled up/glued, plus some threads or a bead, the addition of a pin back turns them into lovely gifts. And vintage/old buttons are nice objects for searching yard sales/thrift shops etc. There's a project for one of your "crafty girls" meetings!!!

[Olivia]

What a fabulous and wonderful idea!!! I love it. Thank you for finding it and sharing with all of us!!!

[barbara]

Very cool. This kind of "art" really rows my boat! So glad you got to see it, and shared it.