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The homage: a passenger pigeon armchair |
This upcycle and latest addition to my decor is part of the Sixth Extinction series (see
Sixth Extinction Couture: Passenger Pigeons), which focuses on the fact that we are currently in the sixth and most devastating planet-wide species extinction in history, courtesy of homo sapiens. September 1 of this year marked the 100 year anniversary of the death of Martha, the last of the passenger pigeons, once the most abundant bird species on the planet. Turning a tattered old thrift store armchair into an homage to Martha seemed like the least one could do.
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The starting point: a $10 thrift store chair |
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Before: In use in its uninspired state |
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After: reborn (unlike the poor passenger pigeon) |
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Close-up, chair back |
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Close-up, chair arm |
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Before: chair side |
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After |
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Side close-up |
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Before: Chair back |
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After |
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Close-up |
Materials: Remaindered upholstery fabric, downloaded vintage passenger pigeon portraits, iron-on transfer to scrap cotton.
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