Earth is a sustainable work of art created by designer Marianna Sisson. The artwork is a kind of textured rug made entirely of leather residues and velvet residue. Sisson is known for her sustainable approach to design and commitment to waste reduction, and this piece is an example of her creative use of discarded materials. The artwork includes an intricate patchwork of leather and velvet pieces, arranged in a bird’s-like pattern on the typography. The different textures and colors of the materials add depth and dimension to the creation, while drawing attention to the unique beauty of each individual remainder. Overall, made from leather and velvet residues is a powerful statement about the importance of sustainable design practices and the potential beauty that can be found in discarded materials.
