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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

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

Upcycled Style Trash Fashion Show at the Schack Art Center

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on May 20, 2015 by RubyMay 25, 2015

We promised you pics from the Upcycled Style Trash Fashion Show at the Schack Art Center in Everett, WA, and we intend to keep our promise! As guest curator/co-producer, Ruby Re-Usable had her hands full and therefore does not have … Continue reading →

Posted in Everett WA, trash fashion, Uncategorized | Tagged "haute trash", art, recycle, recycle art, trash fashion, trashion, unique, upcycle art, WA, Washington | 2 Replies

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

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

This Re-Usable Life: New Jersey

Ruby Re-Usable Posted on August 28, 2013 by RubyAugust 28, 2013

Ruby Re-Usable made a pilgrimage back to her home state this summer, and while she did not get to check out all of the weird, wonderful, artsy and trashy sites of New Jersey, she did get to briefly visit the … Continue reading →

Posted in New Jersey, recycled building, salvage and surplus, Uncategorized, wood | Tagged art, Hurricane Sandy, memorial, New Jersey, recycle art, recycled, recycled art, repurpose, reuse, salvage, unique, upcycle art | 2 Replies

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

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