Nova Scotia has a lively folk art tradition, and these artists make with what is available – often discarded items. They build upon a colorful, light-hearted folk art tradition made internationally famous by painter Maud Lewis. In today’s podcast, we’ll learn about creative reuse artists from Nova Scotia. The current generation of creative reuse artists are also contributing to new economic opportunities in communities across Nova Scotia.
What makes Nova Scotian creative reuse different?
the connection between creative reuse and folk art – with its optimistic, colorful aesthetic
the quality of work particularly in the areas of rug hooking and whimsical wood carvings
the sense of humor in many pieces
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Plan a trip to Nova Scotia!
Mom and me at Deanne Fitzpatrick’s studio, July 2008
Nova Scotia Rug Hooking Resources
Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio
Rug Hooking Museum of North America
Nova Scotia Creative Reuse Businesses
Trainyard General Store – featuring many Nova Scotian artists
Lunenberg Makery
Kim Danio Studios – creative reuse of shoes
Recover Journals
Blue Cottage Rugs
A Twist of Iron – metal fire pits from old propane tanks
Sea Glass Designs
ReLove – contemporary furniture combining barnboard and other woods
Junkery – they recycle the items you don’t want anymore
Assemblage – a cooperative of educators & artists who share reused materials
Location of makers – Trainyard General Store
Trainyard General Store, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Andrew and Kate – folk art sculpture – Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Mom & Nora with their painted angels from spindles
Murray Gallant – Folk Art Wood Carver from Nova Scotia
Show Details
Script for this podcast episode about creative reuse in Nova Scotia (not a transcript but gives the main ideas)
Trashmagination’s Pinterest Board – Nova Scotia Creative Reuse
The Trashmagination podcast theme music is Kitchen from the Marian Circle Drum Brigade.
