Annie completed her BA in sculpture and math from Davidson College in North Carolina, and received a Thomas J Watson Foundation Fellowship to travel independently for twelve months studying fashion and textiles. From Indonesia to Japan, India to Uganda and Tanzania, she worked with village women, dove through sprawling second-hand markets and explored fashion in the world’s biggest cities and smallest towns. The scope of her studies took her from preparing plants for organic dyes to exploring the factories that produce clothing for brand name stores.
Much of Annie’s inspiration comes from common or unwanted materials whose wide availability sparked her interest in recycling materials six years ago. Now she transforms repurposed clothing into sculpture for solo exhibitions and larger installations. Her work catches attention including that of trend forecasting companies in New York and private collectors on the east coast. Annie looks forward to blogging about her experiences and showing you how to create fabulous projects (clothing, jewelry and beyond) with materials from Goodwill.
Annie currently designs and makes clothing and accessories (and dances like-a-fool) in Charlottesville, Virginia. To learn more and to see Annie's projects visit: www.artemmink.com
Goodwill has so many great gifts for Mother’s Day. From jewlery, and clothing, to paintings and scarves. But, if you have a little extra time this week, why not use some of the great materials at Goodwill to make a scarf for your mom? Not only are they fun to make, but your mom will love the time and care you took.
Topics: upcycle, Mother's Day, Annie Temmink, mom, moms, scarves
With Mother’s Day coming on Sunday, May 12th, I’ve been thinking about all the things I could do for my mom this year. Friends have suggested the following: take a cooking class together, make matching aprons, or plan a bike ride and picnic. But, my favorite Mother’s Day gift has always been breakfast in bed. I can’t think of any mom who wouldn’t delight at the thought of waking up to a beautiful breakfast served to her on a platter with flowers and a handmade card.
Topics: upcycle, Upcycling, Mother's Day, Upcycling Expert, Annie Temmink
