About My Art

I began collecting bottle caps in 2002 thinking that they would be an interesting material with which to make art. All of the bottle caps that I use in my art are recycled. They have been saved and sent to me by people from all over the country. Over time I have come to notice and appreciate the tiny details that can be found on an object that many consider to be trash. Some bottle caps are a solid color, absent any markings. More often, there are pictures and/or words printed on the outside. The colors and graphics are very appealing and in many ways they are like miniature works of art.

Many people have long understood the benefits of recycling. Over the past generation we have all become increasingly aware of its importance. We have evolved into a nation that cares about and encourages recycling and, more importantly, reuse. Reuse is a great practice because it does not generally require additional resources or expense unlike recycling which involves processes that break down used items into raw materials that can then be made into something else. The possibilities of reuse are endless. I would like people to see my bottle cap art and come away from it with an understanding of the potential for this tiny, throw away object and be inspired to, at the very least, think differently about the things they idly toss out.

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