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Congratulations to the winners of the ArtsXchange Sinclair Gallery Juried Show - Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling | Artist Talk - Sat. April 19, 2025
- ArtsXchange
- Apr 15
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 22
We are delighted to announce the winners of Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling juried show. This exhibit is a celebration of creativity and sustainability, showcasing the remarkable talents of artists who have embraced the principles of upcycling.
Each piece submitted to the show is a testament to the artists' innovative approaches to transforming discarded materials into stunning works of art. The exhibition features an impressive array of creations that highlight the powerful potential of what many consider waste.
Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling - Artist Talk
Sat. April 19, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free | Open to the Public
Come hear about the amazing works of the Reclaimed Visions artists who have transformed discarded materials into thought-provoking works of art.
1st Place Winner
Fun with Surveillance by Dennis Coburn A.K.A. Mr Boom
2024
Reclaimed children's play structure, plastic food baskets, found object, paint, hardware
2nd Place Winner
Trashwork - Cornflowers by Cathy Ehrler
2021
This creation shows how to turn waste into wonder. Post-consumer waste (wine boxes, aluminum cans, old CD's, etc.) is transformed into a mosaic masterpiece. The only products used in creating this beauty are glue and water-based non-toxic sealer. No paint or other coloring is used. The material has been cut into tiles and tediously glued to a substrate that is also recycled. The frame was purchased from a thrift store. This piece serves as a powerful reminder of the vast amount of waste in our society, urging awareness. By turning waste into beauty, Cathy aims to raise awareness about the overwhelming trash in our world, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices.
3rd Place Winner
Plastic me pretty by Felina Martin
2023
Wearable Art - Reclaimed plastic bags
Felina is a fashion designer, artist, author and leader in the nonprofit sector. She has served as a community connector and leader in the nonprofit industry for over 20 years. Her roles ranged from Executive Director to President, where she has led various businesses, nonprofits and boards to success in capacity building, fund development, and marketing. She currently serves as the Senior Public Affairs and Communications Advisor for NeighborWorks Southern Region. Felina has a bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida, graduate of the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School and serves as a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP).
Honorable Mention
Ancestral Headphones I by John Chase Campbell
2018
Assemblage - Hand-cut paper, fabric, headphones, feathers
My intention, as an artist, is to perpetuate and elevate the culture as I strive to create divinely inspired artwork. My art is a physical manifestation of a dialogue among three influential narratives; my heritage, my ancestors and my lived experience. The works submitted for this exhibit are from my art series, Message from the Ancestors. My use of media, including found and repurposed objects and traditional art material, seeks to occupy the interstitial spaces between the ancient and the contemporary, western and nonwestern aesthetics and to bridge the physical world with that of spirit.
You are invited to come see the works up close at the Jack Sinclair Gallery!
Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling
On view at the ArtsXchange
April 12, 2025 - May 24, 2025
Free | Open to the Public
Gallery Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
10AM - 6PM
Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling - Artist Talk
Sat. April 19, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free | Open to the Public
Come hear about the amazing works of the Reclaimed Visions Artists who have transformed discarded materials into thought-provoking works.
Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling coincides with the ArtsXchange Awareness Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025 — a day of workshops, hands-on training, and discussions focused on sustainability.
2025 ArtsXchange Environmental Awareness Day
Sat. April 19, 2025
10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FREE | ArtsXchange invites you to an exciting and impactful Environmental Awareness Day in East Point, GA! Join us for a day of workshops, hands-on training, and discussions focused on sustainability. Something for the whole family.
