Remodel + Recycle = Art

Exhibit and Reception

Monroe County Public Library, Art Gallery

Sunday, February 5th, 2012, 3 PM to 5 PM

In a workshop last Fall, MCPL patrons carved relief printing blocks using recycled tile scraps from the Library renovation. This exhibit displays the fine work that was created in the workshop.

Refreshments will be served.

The Inspiration:

In the summer of 2010 the Monroe County Library remodeled and installed new carpet and tiles. Jim Samson, a local printmaker found discarded scrap tiles from the renovation and started using them as lino cut blocks. He showed them to John Wilson at Pygmalion’s Art Supplies (who is also a printmaker) and he also started recycling the tile scraps. John used a scrap tile to create a print for the library titled the Reading Tree. Jane Otten saw some of the prints that were being made from the scraps of tile and suggested that Pygmalion’s do a workshop at the library for the library patrons. Thus Remodel + Recycle = Art was born!

Contact John Wilson, Pygmalion's Art Supplies with any questions.
812-332-0025