T

his buzz term

green

is a

mindset that has guided

artists for generations. It's

creation of a piece that comes

from organic elements, or the

new that comes from something

old: the beauty of new

beginnings.

Book smarts

Surely the center of discussion at your next

book club, this purse is made from

a book

the artist rescued from

a library discard pile.

The result includes a fabric lining, carved

wooden bead handles and metal frame.

Artist: Caitlin Phillips, rebound-designs.com

American spirit

The mixed-media Vox Americana II

is constructed from

collected

pieces and images the artist shot while traveling around the

country. The tree image is from

Pennsylvania, the bird image is

from

Florida, and the vintage clock case is from

North Carolina.

The piece also includes other collage images, gold leaf accents,

and a vintage yardstick.

Artist: Mikel Robinson, mikelrobinson.com