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More Marita in March

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on March 31, 2017 by RubyMarch 31, 2017

Olympia Dumpster Divers blog was originally started in July 2006 as a way to document Ruby Re-Usable’s HERE TODAY temporary art installation, although lately it seems like all Marita Dingus all the time, but I am sure you don’t mind, because Marita … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Marita Dingus, recycled art, sewing machines, Uncategorized | Tagged African American, art, art dolls, Marita Dingus, recycle art, repurpose, Seattle, upcycle art, Vintage Sewing Machines, Washington | Leave a reply

Marita Dingus: “Hanging from the Rafters” at BIMA

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on May 31, 2016 by RubyMay 31, 2016

It is always amazing and inspiring to see what Marita Dingus is up to in her studio; last summer, I got a sneak preview of the 27 foot figure she was creating for the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Finally got to … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Marita Dingus, re-art installations, Uncategorized | Tagged art, art dolls, Marita Dingus, recycle art, Washington | Leave a reply

Be Brave – Don’t Follow – Make Yourself Happy: Danny Mansmith

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on February 29, 2016 by RubyFebruary 29, 2016

  So I have fallen deeper down the rabbit-hole of vintage sewing machines: not only admiring the way these machines sew and were built to LAST (no planned obsolescence for these machines — there are antique & vintage sewing machines that … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Seattle, sewing, Uncategorized | Tagged art, art dolls, Seattle, Vintage Sewing Machine | Leave a reply

“The Girls” by Marita Dingus

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on March 25, 2015 by RubyMarch 25, 2015

Marita Dingus‘ latest art exhibit, The Girls, is at Traver Gallery until March 28.  Marita continues her fearless exploration of recycled materials in this fierce display of female figures of the African Diaspora that range in size from 6 1/2 … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Marita Dingus, plastic, recycled sculpture, Seattle, Uncategorized | Tagged art, art from recycled materials, Marita Dingus, recycle art, repurpose, sculpture, Seattle WA | Leave a reply

More Marita Dingus at Northwest African American Museum

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on May 13, 2014 by RubyMay 14, 2014

We went up to Seattle the other week with our friend and idol, the Queen of the recycled art scene, Marita Dingus, to see her latest exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum.  The exhibition, entitled Marita Dingus: At Home, includes … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Marita Dingus, recycled art, recycled art shows, Seattle | Tagged African American, art, recycled art, reuse, Seattle, WA | Leave a reply

Marita Dingus: Trash Fashion, Trash Art, and Trashed Art

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on November 30, 2013 by RubyNovember 30, 2013

Remember back in May when we posted about the mavericks made from recycled materials that the McClure Middle School 7th graders created with Marita Dingus and Ruby Re-Usable?  We promised an update when they were installed.  Well … it never … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Marita Dingus, recycled art, Seattle, trash art, trash art installation, trash fashion, Uncategorized | Leave a reply

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on June 18, 2013 by RubyJune 19, 2013

Ruby Re-Usable has been reusing plastic bags in her art work since 1999 (Wonder Bread bags since 2000).  In 2004 she was commissioned by the City of Olympia to create a piece of art that would be used as the … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, eco-issues, folk art, Olympia Arts Walk, Olympia WA, plastic bag art, Uncategorized | Tagged art, art dolls, Olympia, plastic, plastic bags, protest art, recycle, recycle art, recycled, recycled art, repurpose, reuse, upcycle art, WA, Washington, Wonder Bread | Leave a reply

Earth Day Recycled Art Dolls

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on April 26, 2013 by RubyApril 26, 2013

April seems to be one of the busiest months for Olympia Dumpster Divers.  We, of course, believe that every day is Earth Day, but it is still nice to have special events that celebrate reducing, reusing, recycling, et al.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Olympia Arts Walk, Olympia WA, Uncategorized | Tagged art, bottle dolls, education, Olympia, recycle art, recycled art, repurpose, upcycle art, WA, Washington | Leave a reply

Wonder Bread Bag Art

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on November 28, 2012 by RubyNovember 28, 2012

Ruby Re-Usable has reused Wonder Bread bags in her mixed recycled media dolls and sculptures since 2000, when her then ten year old son, who was raised on whole wheat and tofu, demanded red meat and white bread. While her … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, plastic bag art, Uncategorized | Tagged art, plastic, plastic bags, recycle art, recycled, recycled art, repurpose, reuse, trash fashion, unique, upcycle art, Wonder Bread | 1 Reply

Day of the Dead skeletons from recycled materials

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on October 25, 2011 by RubyOctober 28, 2015

Sometimes we here at Olympia Dumpster Divers are suckers for the kitschy, arts & craftsy stuff, especially around Halloween.  These skeletons made from reused plastic jugs are just that kind of fun holiday decoration that we get a kick out … Continue reading →

Posted in art dolls, Green Halloween, Halloween, plastic bottles, Uncategorized | Tagged art, Day of the Dead, Halloween, recycle, recycle art, recycled art, repurpose, reuse, skeleton | Leave a reply

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