Neckpiece | Recycled domestic plastic | medium #1 | Made by Melinda Young
$140.00
Melinda Young's recycled plastic neckpieces are vibrant examples of wearable art that will make you feel fabulous - while looking after the environment! Through experimentation Melinda developed this small collection of jewellery that fuses fun, fashion and a new function for single use plastics (that otherwise end up in landfill or the ocean). Sold exclusively through the MCA Store - its time to treat yourself with these eco-friendly and locally made pieces of loveliness.
Melinda Young is a renowned contemporary craft artist based in Thirroul, NSW whose work spans jewellery, textiles, installation and interactive public art projects. She has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally since 1997. Her work is held in public collections and has been included in numerous publications. Through her creative pursuits she explores materiality, with an emphasis on found or re-purposed materials.
Details:
Size:
35cm (approximate length)
9.5 x 7cm (pendant)
Recycled domestic plastics, resin beads and pom poms
To view the full Melinda Young range click HERE
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