What exactly is Deconstruction - Reconstruction?
Welcome to Deconstruction-Reconstruction! We are a group of art students hailing from various areas of study including fashion, fibers, and metals at Virginia Commonwealth University. We are researching recycling fibers as a response to the large amount of muslin scraps wasted each day in the fashion design department. Throughout our project, we will be collecting muslin scraps from the design studios in recycling bins, keeping track of how much is wasted, in hopes of creating a continuing fabric recycling program. During our research, we will be meeting with designers working with eco-friendly or recycled materials. We will also use the scraps in combination with found and recycled metals to create one of a kind garments and accessories in order to reuse the wasted scraps. These pieces will be featured in a final show in May 2008.
Cool Stuff
We are currently working on planning our show and opening reception - which will be May 30th from 5-7pm in the VCU Student Commons Main Gallery. I figured since we are trying to raise awareness about wasting and caring about what happens to our stuff after we're done with it, I figured it wouldn't be wise of us to use styrofoam cups and plastic plates (I hate to do this on a regular basis anyway) so, I investigated what is out there as far as disposable plates, cups, and napkins. I found the company Eco-Products, Inc. They specialize in compostable food service products. I personally ordered for our show - the sugar cane plates, corn "plastic" cups, and 100% recycled napkins. I feel much better knowing that all of these products are biodegradable and Eco-Products has now been certified by Biodegradable Products Institute, the governing body in the U.S. for compostability certification.
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