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Dutch Design Waste

My goal is to create a mirror for society, highlight the beauty of waste, which in this case are the excess bracelets from the DDW.

I incorporated the excess bracelets from the Dutch Design Week in many different ways. It is my way of showing that even something as small and seemingly insignificant as a wristband can play a role in the larger discussion about sustainability.

Excess bracelets from the DDW

This work was made with the leftover bracelets from the Dutch Design Week. I want to make people aware of the unconscious waste production that is present everywhere in our consumer society, including at art fairs.

By using this material, I show not only the extent of waste from large events, but also its creative potential. I want to invite visitors to think about their own consumption patterns and their impact on the environment. Through this approach, I aim to initiate a dialogue about sustainability in the arts, encouraging a shift towards more responsible practices. By reimagining discarded materials as art, I hope to challenge the perception of waste and inspire a more mindful approach to both creation and consumption.

About Phlox van Oppen

In 2022, I graduated cum laude from the KABK as a textile designer. In my generation, where recycling, upcycling, sustainability, and other ecological terminology have become commonplace, I have been inspired by everyday materials that are often overlooked. Having lived in the largest female student house in the Netherlands with 36 girls, I found inspiration within the daily household, which led me to conduct research on various materials, ecosystems, and waste on a continue basis.
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