Furze Lampshades
Crafted from coffee waste from the local cafes & eggshells from the local bakery. Fused together in a biodegradable binder to create a form that can be repurposed over and over again.
In the work “What Comes from the Earth Must Go Back: Furze Lampshades: I have created a 100% biodegradable, re-usable lampshade made from by-products and food waste representing parts of our culture that hold an incredible amount of complexity to their issues. Eggs shells: the poultry agriculture waste runoff that is slowly suffocating our River Wye & used coffee: our luxury needs that have a negative impact on our planet.
Not only is this lampshade 100% biodegradable, but if damaged, or broken it can simply be melted and reformed to its original shape, recycling, reusing, & reforming, encouraging us to move on from the throw-away culture we have adopted.
Egg shell lampshade open for commisions
Our world is at a tipping point, and we must change our irresponsible manufacturing and consumption habits. That's why Sophie is continuously experimenting with new methods to create products from local organic waste and renewable materials. Striving to eliminate the harmful environmental impacts caused by toxic substances, irresponsible natural resource usage, and the international shipping of raw materials.
Sophie’s materials are handcrafted from 100% natural ingredients, ensuring that after their useful life, they can be composted or broken down to create new products.
