Geese Please

Geese Please

Mixed recycled contents: fabric sculpture-ripstop nylon/polyester from kitesurfing,

windsurfing and camping tents, speciality sailcloth with kevlar, woven tarp, aluminum

rigging rod, polyurethane foam, cotton, felt, and wood

From the discarded remnants of high-performance outdoor textiles—tents, kitesurfing

sails, and windsurfing sails—emerges a striking Canadian Goose sculpture. This

artwork embodies the spirit of outdoor adventure and wildlife through its recycled

composition. The process of repurposing these technical fabrics challenges the

traditional linear consumption model, acting as a direct intervention against waste

culture and drawing attention to the pervasive problem of microplastic pollution. The

initial spark for this project was a single, damaged camping tent, a piece of waste that

ignited an investigation into the possibilities of textile up-cycling.

 Kim Collins

Kim is a multidisciplinary artist and graphic designer residing in Niagara. Captivated by our natural world, her colourful 2 and 3 dimensional pieces express joy and humour. Known for her inventive use of recycled contents, Kim paints, collages and stitches together mixed materials to best emphasize the aesthetic qualities.For over a decade, Kim's design career has been in the sports industry, creating bicycle graphics and supporting marketing collateral. Check out the bike department at Canadian Tire to see her latest work.Kim has a B. Des from York University/Sheridan College and a B. Ed (Visual Art) fromNipissing University. She has exhibited her work in Thornbury, Collingwood, Haliburton,Waterloo, St. Catharines, Burlington, Mississauga and Toronto.

Artist Contact Information

• Email: kim.a.collins@gmail.com

• Website: kimcollinsart.ca

• Instagram: @4x5design