Hey fam! 👋 Ever wondered what happens when luxury tailoring scraps meet climate action? Meet Zhang Yuan, an artist from the Chinese mainland now making waves in Venice with his eye-catching series City Cutting.
Instead of letting fine fabrics from mills like Loro Piana and Dormeuil go to waste, Zhang stitches these offcuts into thick, map-like canvases that look like urban landscapes you could almost walk through. It26rsquo;s like walking on the streets of Milan or Mumbai26mdash;only made from thread! 🧵✨
On the sustainability front, the series isn26rsquo;t just cool to look at. Thanks to a scientific analysis by Alibaba Cloud Energy Expert, each kilogram of Zhang26rsquo;s artwork clocks in at 1.53 kgCO₂e per kilogram—basically a way to measure the carbon impact. Over its full life cycle, the process slashes 5.39 kgCO₂e per kilogram. Talk about turning textile waste into eco wins! 🌍💚
By reimagining urban maps through upcycled materials, City Cutting pushes us to rethink how design and art can fuel real climate solutions—no greenwashing here. It26rsquo;s art, activism, and innovation all stitched into one. Ready to see city streets in a whole new shade? 🎨🚀
Stay tuned for more stories on art and sustainability dropping soon. Until then, keep it green and keep it inspired! 🌟
Reference(s):
UN80: Chinese artist in Venice maps climate action with fabrics
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