Ecodesign - Ecodesign in Art and Decorating

Ecodesign in Art and Decorating

Recycling in art has been happening since the early part of the 20th Century, when cubist artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) and Georges Braque (1882-1963) created collages from newsprints, packaging and other found materials. “Outside Art” movement is recognized as a genuine expressive art form and celebrated because of the materials used and not in spite of them. The same principle can be used inside the home, where found objects are now displayed with pride and collecting certain objects and materials to furnish a home is now admired rather than looked down upon. There is a huge demand in Western countries to decorate their homes in a ‘Green’ style, there is a lot of effort placed into recycled product design and creating a natural look. But this ideal is not only restricted to Western countries but it is also a part of developing countries, although there use of recycled and natural products is based out of necessity and wanting to get every ounce of use out of a material.