The Art of Reuse: Found Object Magnets with Scott Rolfe

Join us as we meet and create with artist Scott Rolfe. He will lead participants through making a found object magnet using the art form of assemblage.  As an assemblage is created with whatever materials that catches the artist’s eye or holds meaning, Scott invites participants to bring any small objects they might also like to use in the composition.

 Rolfe looks for possibilities in the discarded: broken household appliances, rusty metal, forgotten toys. By combining, rearranging, and altering these objects, they come to life with their own unique personalities. His subjects range from eccentric animals to complex shadow box constructions that harken back to the early twentieth century.

 Austin Creative Reuse will provide a series of workshops focused on creating art using reclaimed materials. The hands-on workshops will consist of meeting a featured local artist, learning about his/her art form, and creating an individual or group project. 

Austin Creative Reuse is a nonprofit organization that collects, sells, and distributes donated reusable materials. The mission of Austin Creative Reuse is to foster conservation and reuse through creativity, education, and community building. Visit our center at 6406 N. IH35 #1801, Austin, TX 78752 or learn more at http://austincreativereuse.org/

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.