Elizabeth Morisette: Fun & Games

In this show, Morisette explores the waste associated with this cultural phenomenon. All of the items used in this work were free, acquired through others’ cast offs, giveaways, garage sales and thrift stores. These items have had a previous life as a toy or game and now they are considered something of little worth to the previous owners. The artist has taken these items and organized them in weavings and basket forms; attempting to create beauty out of junk. [...]

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website