Nancy Martini - Articles

 

Art director and artist working in reclaimed materials.I am currently working on a collection called: Lessons from the Dinner Table. The pieces are all about the simple lessons learned and discussed around the dinner table and how it transcends into the basic foundation of how to treat each other, our community and our environment.

All of the pieces in this collection are made from 95% reclaimed materials. The base of each piece starts with old broken coat hangers that are wrapped with thin strips of aluminum cut from soda cans. Plastic bags are fused together to create the main base for the background structure. The rest of my work is treated like a weaving. Using wire, I weave a pattern and then use the structure to attach bottle caps and tabs, bit and pieces of plastic packaging, aluminum foil containers, and found objects that are finally carved, painted and manipulated.

Nurture Creative Kids: Let them be Bored

The plan to get your kids to be more creative this summer is really simple. Let them be bored. Yes, I said bored -- really bored and I promise it will be ok. It is truly the best way to be creative! Read

By: Nancy Martini | 30/05/2009 | Childhood Education

In Miami the Summer is Here and I Couldn't be Happier

Summer starts early in South Florida. With temperatures in the mid 80's in May it feels like summer to me. Seasons do change in Miami, subtle yes, but changes just the same. Read

By: Nancy Martini | 27/05/2009 | Home & Family

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Avatars interestingly say a lot about you. A little mini snapshot of yourself; who you are and what you do. Seven things to think about before you upload your personal photo. Read

By: Nancy Martini | 22/05/2009 | Online Business

Is Your Cup Half Recession or Half Opportunity?

Six opportunities to think about during the recession. Read

By: Nancy Martini | 20/05/2009 | Business Opportunities