The following is a news release from the Buddy Holly Center:
Reduce, reuse, and recycle. For the three artists featured in this exhibition opening at the Buddy Holly Center, that expression takes on new meaning as they re-see discarded materials and turn them into unique works of art. Repurposed opens Friday, May 25, and will feature the recycled art of Linda Adkins, John Self and Becki Smith.
According to Linda Adkins, acquiring unusual objects and “one-of-a-kind finds” inspires her to blend the old with the new to create pieces of wearable art that are both functional and unique.
“Finding objects that have outlived their intended use and discovering creative ways to give the piece a new lease on life is the process I use to design handcrafted wearable art,” Adkins stated.
Artist John Self uses found objects, which he likes to refer to as “garage sale artifacts,” to create one-of-a-kind sculptures with a wide variety of subjects.
“I do assemblage sculpture made with found objects,” Self said, “creating people, creatures, critters, vehicles, and other things with a light twist of humor.
Becki Smith is an assemblage artist with a continually evolving visual language that is represented throughout her work. Themes for her art often include choices, humor, healing, and spirituality.
“I combine and repurpose objects to inspire new insights,” Smith said. “As I intuitively and meticulously assemble three-dimensional compositions inside boxes, I consider stereotypes, gender roles, values, and beliefs.”
Repurposed will be on display May 25 through July 22, in the Fine Arts Gallery at the Buddy Holly Center located at 1801 Crickets Ave.
There will be a closing reception and gallery talk on Sunday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. with the artists. Event is free and open to the public. For more information about this exhibit or other events, please call (806) 775-3560 or visit www.buddyhollycenter.org.
Funding for this exhibit was generously provided by the Helen Jones Foundation.
(News release from the City of Lubbock)
