Winners of the Second Life for Books recycled art project were recently announced by the Student Learning Resource Center (SLRC) at Lone Star College-University Park. Utilizing their creativity, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills, students in the Drawing I class of art instructor Kari Breitigam created unique 3-D sculptures from recycled books.
Les Cumbie received first place for his book sculpture, while Chinoyerem Oji received second place. Third place winner was Geovana Villa and an honorable mention went to Jeanne Mason.
According to Breitigam, the SLRC-sponsored project is a wonderful and meaningful way to recycle unused books. “It also challenges students to think about a familiar object in a new manner—a great exercise in creative problem-solving,” she said. “Then, the students share these creations with the rest of the campus, which is great fun. I’ve had people stop me in the hall to tell me what a great job students have done.”
Breitigam adds that she is continually impressed by what her students have produced from books that might have been discarded in a landfill, but instead were made into original works of art.
Shannon Hausinger, SLRC’s director, is equally impressed by the recycled book sculptures currently on display in the library. “I love that this level of creativity has been exhibited at the SLRC. In a 100 percent digital library with no books, these student pieces are innovatively ironic.”
Please visit http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHwXiYZ to view the Second Life for Books exhibits.
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