Hughes, Monica

‘Waste not want not’. I work with discarded materials such as carrier bags, tea bags, BT wire, basically any material I can access in large quantities as I like working in multiples. By changing the purpose and identity of a material its perceived value is increased. It demonstrates that these everyday materials should be seen as a valuable resource.



I believe that re-using materials as opposed to manufacturing them again; is the best form of recycling as it has the least impact on the environment. Art can be perceived as ‘elitist’; recycling has allows me to pursue my art and produce successful pieces. Recycling makes art accessible to all which makes it great!

Contact details
Mrs  Monica  Hughes
monica_hughes@ymail.com
monicahughes.co.uk

Primary Art Form
Visual Arts and Designer Makers

Other Artform categories
Applied Art
Design
Environmental Artist
Lighting
Sculptor