UpCycled 2: Turning Waste into Wonder

Local and regional artists display works created from repurposed, recycled, and/or found objects and materials. The artists' works skillfully upcycled & re-imagined different types of materials to create visually satisfying and thought-provoking work. This month-long exhibit embraces the mindset of sustainability and comes just in time for Earth Day on April 22

This exhibit will be on display from April 5-27, 2024 at The Brick Gallery in downtown Ocala. For a list of events, please visit mcaocala.org. For questions or purchase inquiry, please contact gallery@mcaocala.com or call during business hours 352.369.1500.

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Collage Cousin Earl
Collage Cousin Earl
Kathy Sage
$425.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: (4) 11 x 14 giclee canvas, bolted together with recycled lobster trap pieces, prints to make collage, to create (2) 11 x 28 paintings NOTE: Retired Artist Renee Lanier approved use of her old giclees and prints

Dimensions: 28 x 11 x 1.5
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Mixed Media, Collage, Acrylic paint
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: (4) 11 x 14 giclee canvas, bolted together with recycled lobster trap frame for stability, and prints used to create the collage. There is no frame for these pieces. The edges are painted.
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot
Kelley Batson-Howard
$200.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: My painting is over splatter onto cardboard from the times I've painted by throwing paint. This painting is the result of those splats and splatters landing awry onto the cardboard I'd otherwise toss away.

Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): acrylic paint on cardboard
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: cardboard
A World of Many Colors
A World of Many Colors
Kelley Batson-Howard
$150.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: My painting is over splatter onto cardboard from the times I've painted by throwing paint. This painting is the result of those splats and splatters landing awry onto the cardboard I'd otherwise toss away.

Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): acrylic
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Cardboard
Ferromagnetic Bass
Ferromagnetic Bass
Kenneth DeMoliner
$1,200.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Reclaimed lumber, pallet wood, roof tin, tin cans, bottle caps, license plates, keys and misc. hardware.

Dimensions: 18 x 37 x 1.5
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Mixed Media
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Reclaimed lumber, roof tin, old license plates, tin cans, bottle caps, old keys, dog rabies vaccine tag, pallet wood and misc. hardware.
Warrior
Warrior
Loretta Bell
$125.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: I created "Warrior" using a discarded, plastic, broken kite, I found at the Recylce Center in Ocala (I have pics from when I went the day for the tour). I loved the design, it was a colorful featherlike plastic kite. 

Dimensions: 16 x 20 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Mixed Media
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: I created "Warrior" using a discarded, plastic, broken kite, I found at the Florida Express Recycle & Waste site with MCA staff and sponsors.
Rodeo Princess
Rodeo Princess
M Kathleen Warren
$135.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: I used various discarded cyanotype prints that I made previously but did not discard, as well as a repurposed 11x14 cradled panel.

Dimensions: 12 x 15 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): photography, cyanotype prints
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: I used discarded cyanotype prints as well as a repurposed cradled panel
La Silla de las Naranjas
La Silla de las Naranjas
Maria Lopez
$120.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Sillas de comedor en desuso, las restauró y pinto en diferentes estilos

Dimensions: 34 x 17 x 17
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Acrilico
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Maderas Vinilo
La Silla de Los Girasoles
La Silla de Los Girasoles
Maria Lopez
$120.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Sillas de comedor en desuso, las restauró y pinto en diferentes estilos

Dimensions: 34 x 17 x 17
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Acrílicos y pintura metalicas
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Maderas Vinilo
Basilius
Basilius
Aka Draga
$75.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Clay, wood, metal and tin roofing from demolished barn in Ocklawaha FL.

Dimensions: 16 x 10 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Sculpture, mixed media
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Clay, wood, metal and tin roofing from demolished barn in Ocklawaha
Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse
Aka Draga
$85.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Clay, wood, metal and tin roofing from demolished barn in Ocklawaha FL.

Dimensions: 16 x 10 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Clay, and mixed media
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Clay, wood, rusty metal bolts, wrench, washers, and tin roofing from demolished barn in Ocklawaha
Songs from the Past
Songs from the Past
Nancy Ihasz
$200.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Guitar strings, guitar fret, guitar pic, variegated cardboard, plastic, drink coaster, sheet music, handwritten song, plastic llid and oil paint.

Dimensions: 20 x 16 x 1.5
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Oil
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Guitar sheet music, handwritten music, guitar fret, guitar fret, guitar strings, plastic shapes, cardboard, coaster, cd's, and oil paint.
Bodacious Graffiti Heart Wallhanging
Bodacious Graffiti Heart Wallhanging
Nancy Roberts
$12.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Bodacious Graffiti Heart Wallhanging from: Fabric from a discarded umbrella; Plarn- yarn made from plastic bags; packing foam sheets for roses; stuffing from plastic garment bags; fabric label from the umbrella; fiber beads from recycled denim scraps

What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Textile
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Includes: fabric from a discarded umbrella found at Florida Express facility; packing foam sheets for roses; stuffing of plastic bags; plarn- yarn made from twisted plastic bags- for hanging; embellished with the umbrella label and fiber beads from denim scraps.
Trashy Journal
Trashy Journal
Nancy Roberts
$10.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Bodacious Graffiti Heart Wallhanging from: Fabric from a discarded umbrella; Plarn- yarn made from plastic bags; packing foam sheets for roses; stuffing from plastic garment bags; fabric label from the umbrella; fiber beads from recycled denim scraps

Dimensions: 6 x 8 x 1.5
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Textile
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: 1) plastic shipping bag, 2) corrugated cardboard pieces from shipping carton; 3) fabric, lace, and yarn scraps; 4) junk mail and security envelopes; 5) product packaging.
Eye Recycle
Eye Recycle
Nicole Upton
$45.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Paper, broken jewelry, discarded crafting supplies

Dimensions: 20 x 11 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Acrylic, marker, mixed media
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Broken jewelry, paper, discarded crafting items.
Pile of Used Railroad Tracks, Belleview
Pile of Used Railroad Tracks, Belleview
Phillip Breske
$2,200.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Photograph of discarded railroad tracks.

Dimensions: 63 x 43 x 1.5
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Photography
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Photo of discarded railroad tracks for Upcycled exhibit.
The Temple of the Sun
The Temple of the Sun
Rodney Acosta
$45.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Plastic figures, storage boxes, brass handles, knobs, decorative ressin curtain holder,descarted metal peaces ect...

Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 3
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): A dresser knob, wood box, plastic and metal figures,glass botles, and oil paint.
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: A dresser knob, wood box, plastic and metal figures,glass botles,
The Throne of Queen Bee.
The Throne of Queen Bee.
Rodney Acosta
$60.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Plastic figures, storage boxes, brass handles, knobs, decorative ressin curtain holder,descarted metal peaces ect...

Dimensions: 10 x 4 x 3
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): Ressin courtain holder, wood box, brass trim, plastic and metal figures, wood blocks and paint.
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Ressin courtain holder, wood box, brass trim, plastic and metal figures, wood blocks and paint.
Birds in Paradise Retreat
Birds in Paradise Retreat
Ronda Richley
$345.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: old painting with frame, painted papers, tissue paper, paper towels, ceramic bird house, yarn, spray foam insulation, wrapping paper, c

Dimensions: 44 x 34 x 1.5
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): mixed media
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: painted paper, paper towels, wrapping paper, ceramic bird house (mini), ceramic tiles, yarns, bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard, wooden birds, jewelry and it was created on an old painting that is framed.
Painted Palm Frond
Painted Palm Frond
Rosie Brown
$20.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Painted piece of Palm frond. Becomes wall decor. Recycled cigar box hand painted to become a treasure box.

Dimensions: 16 x 4 x 1
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): acrylic
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: palm frond
Cigar Box / Treasure Box
Cigar Box / Treasure Box
Rosie Brown
$30.00

Please list recycled materials used on your piece: Painted piece of Palm frond. Becomes wall decor. Recycled cigar box hand painted to become a treasure box.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 6 x 4
What is the MEDIUM of the piece? (ie: acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, clay sculpture, etc.): acrylic
Please list the recycled/repurposed items used in this piece: Cigar box

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