Upcycled Opening Reception June 27th at the Jones-Carter Gallery in Lake City

Ever wonder what happens to rusty metal, architectural salvage, construction debris, old tires, or the toys your kids outgrew?  Wonder no more!  You will find these and many other objects reclaimed and upcycled into innovative works of art by talented artists Randy Gachet (Birmingham, AL), Natalie Abrams (Charlotte, NC), Mike and Patz Fowle (Hartsville, SC), Jordan Morris (W. Columbia, SC), Greg Mueller (Spartanburg, SC), and Amelia Sherritt (Seattle, WA) in the Jones-Carter Gallery's summer exhibition, Upcycled: The Art of Reclaimed Objects, on view from June 27 through August 23, 2014. Often referred to as found-object art, upcycling is the process of transforming cast off consumer goods or waste material into new products of better quality or environmental value.  The concept of upcycled art has gained tremendous headway in the United States as awareness and advocacy for reusing discarded materials has come to the forefront.  All artwork presented in Upcycled: the Art of Reclaimed Objects provides some insight into the relevance of environmental art as well as thought-provoking sustainability issues. The Jones-Carter gallery is located at 105 Henry Street in Lake City.  Our hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 11am to 5pm.  Admission is free!   Join us Friday, June 27 from 6pm-8pm inside the gallery for the opening reception of Upcycled! Randy Gachet, Birmingham, AL | Repercussions (reclaimed rubber tire, welded wire, and acrylic mirror) (Left) Patz and Mike Fowle, Hartsville, SC |  Plastic Planet Redux (reclaimed children's toys, tape) (Right) Amelia Sherritt, Seattle, WA | Autumn Gold (reclaimed wine bottle foils)   Facebook Check out our Website Copyright © 2014 Jones-Carter Gallery, All rights reserved.