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from 1200+ teabag tags. I have found
the concept of repetitive form quite
cathartic, and the production
process quite meditative.

Wearable art bases are recrafted
from old clothes, or just on a Tolle
from an old sheet or fabric. The
actual assembly is usually done over
about a fortnight – that’s the exciting
part when it all comes together. You
can follow the process of some of
the pieces on my @RedZebraDesigns

Facebook page.

Many people are increasingly aware
of the impact of new production and
the value of recycled goods. It’s just
a matter of getting the word out.
When industry champions lead the
way …

Where to from here? Who knows?
I’m not focused enough to plan too

far ahead. My dream is to be able to
make limited-edition bespoke
upcycled goods for discerning
eco-conscious clients. As I live with
inoperable cancer, I take life month
by month. As Chopra says, ‘we are all
born as infinitely creative beings’ –
I’m just going with the flow and trying
to be receptive to wherever the

creative forces take me.

I, like many creatives, are pretty
hopeless at self-promotion and
marketing, but I continue selling com-
mission, bespoke and readymade
works include repurposed wearable
art, jewelry, lighting, sculpture,
decoration and fine art through my
websites