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Make/Do at Washington State History Museum

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on August 20, 2018 by RubyAugust 20, 2018

Second-hand Sid and Ruby Re-Usable drove up to Tacoma last month for the opening of the Washington State History Museum’s exhibit Make/Do: A History of Creative Reuse.  Some of our favorite Washington State artists who work with recycled materials have … Continue reading →

Posted in folk art, Marita Dingus, recycled art, Ross Palmer Beecher, Tacoma WA, Uncategorized, Washington State | Tagged art, Make/Do, Marita Dingus, recycle art, repurpose, reuse, Ross Palmer Beecher, Tacoma, WA, Washington, Washington State History Museum | Leave a reply

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

Recycled Art Sewing Machines

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on January 31, 2016 by RubyFebruary 1, 2016

Well, the year of sewing projects is off to a slow start; here it is, the end of January, and the only project that I have completed is a small quilted box, made from fabric scraps that I dyed and … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing machines, Uncategorized | Tagged recycle art, repurpose, sculpture, Singer sewing machines, Vintage Sewing Machines | Leave a reply

Last Chance to See Two Trashtastic Art Shows

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on May 26, 2015 by RubyMay 26, 2015

There are two excellent group exhibits here in the Pacific Northwest that showcase art from recycled materials, and both are ending soon: Saving the Environment: Sustainable Art exhibit at the Schack Art Center in Everett (April 23 – May 30, 2015) … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbara De Pirro, Everett WA, Lynn Di Nino, Marita Dingus, Pat Tassoni, recycled art, recycled art shows, Ross Palmer Beecher, Stuart Gullstrand, Uncategorized | Tagged art, recycle art, repurpose, reuse, upcycle art | 2 Replies

“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

Have a Trashionable New Year

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on December 30, 2014 by RubyDecember 30, 2014

So as this is an end-of-the-year post, we thought we would reflect on this past year while looking forward to the next.  For me, Ruby Re-Usable, the thing that stands out the most is Trash Fashion.  I am eagerly anticipating … Continue reading →

Posted in eco-issues, environmental education, Everett WA, junk jewelry, recycled art jewelry, trash fashion, Uncategorized | Tagged "haute trash", eco-conscious couture, education, etsy, fashion, recycle art, recycled art, repurpose, reuse, trash fashion, upcycle art | Leave a reply

Art from Rubbish by Michelle Reader

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on November 28, 2014 by RubyNovember 28, 2014

Since 1997, Michelle Reader has been working to make recycled materials into sculptures, often incorporating mechanical elements such as the working parts of toys and clocks. Her materials come from city dumps, roadsides, and thrift shops, and include both household and industrial … Continue reading →

Posted in London, recycled sculpture, rubbish art, sculptors | Tagged art, London, recycle, recycle art, recycled, recycled art, repurpose, reuse, sculpture | 2 Replies

Upcycle Style: Fashionable Fife

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on September 18, 2014 by RubySeptember 19, 2014

The Diva of the Olympia Dumpster Divers, Ruby Re-Usable, and Darcy Anderson (Team Tinkertopia in Tacoma) presented a trash fashion show on 9/13/14, as part of the Valley Ballyhoo Performing Arts Show in Fife, WA.  This was a first time collaboration between Ms … Continue reading →

Posted in environmental education, Tacoma WA, trash fashion, Uncategorized, Washington State | Tagged "haute trash", art, education, fashion, recycle, repurpose, Tinkertopia, trash fashion, trashion, unique, upcycle art, WA | Leave a reply

Steve Jensen’s Art Boats

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on July 28, 2014 by RubyJuly 30, 2014

Last Friday, Olympia Dumpster Divers attended the Percival Landing sculpture exhibit kick off party here in Olympia, WA.  It was a lovely little reception at the Harbor House, where chips and dips and non-alcoholic beverages were served and ballots passed … Continue reading →

Posted in Olympia WA, recycled art, recycled sculpture, sculptors, Steve Jensen, Uncategorized | Tagged art, funerary, Olympia, recycled, recycled art, repurpose, reuse, sculpture, Seattle, symbolic, upcycle art, Viking boat, WA, Washington | 4 Replies

Oly Arts Walk: recycle art review

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on April 27, 2014 by RubyApril 28, 2014

Well, the weather for the Spring Olympia Arts Walk weekend was cold and damp mixed with rain and a little hail and then some rainbows, the usual Northwest fickle spring … not very conducive for wandering around admiring art.  However, … Continue reading →

Posted in baskets, Earth Day, Olympia Arts Walk, Olympia WA, recycled art shows, recycled artists, Uncategorized | Tagged art, Matter Gallery, Olympia, recycle, repurpose, reuse, trashion, unique, upcycle art, WA, Washington | Leave a reply

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