chandelier by Russ Morgan in the window of the Hotel Monaco

The Kimpton Hotel chain was seeking 3 Seattle artists interested in going through their replaced shower-heads, doorknobs, broken lamps, and other recyclables to incorporate into art works for Earth Day when they discovered Russ Morgan and his upcycle chandeliers.  They invited Russ, along with his Just-A-Rumor studio mate Stuart Gullstrand and fellow recycle artist Kim Groff-Harrington, to create temporary art work for the Hotel Monaco, Alexis Hotel, and Hotel Vintage Park. 

 wine cork and wire nest by Kim Groff-Harrington at Hotel Vintage Park

Read what KOMO News had to say about Russ Morgan’s chandeliers, and then view a Seattle Evening Magazine episode about Russ’ work.  While the initial idea was to celebrate Earth Day, which in turn became EarthCare Week, these colorful and playful art works are still on display until May 15

sculpture by Stu Gullstrand

Don’t you wish every day was Earth Day, with upcycle/recycled/green art on display everywhere all the time?!