I first got to know Nicholas Carron’s work on Instagram where he posts under the name Urban Curse. His work has since spread way beyond the confines of his mobile origins into galleries, museums and books. That is partly because he is a man on a mission. After witnessing first hand the collapse of his once middle class neighborhood in Columbus, he wants to be a part of its rejuvenation through creating awareness about urban decay and raising money for the children who live on the troubled south side of Columbus. All proceeds from the sale of his terrific new book will benefit Columbus Kids: Ready, Set, Learn, led by United Way of Central Ohio.
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I’ve posted something about Canstruction before, but it seems like a great time to mention them again with the holidays approaching. Canstruction is a fantastic organization that puts together food drives with a real artistic flair. Each of these sculptures is made from cans to demonstrate how each can of donated food can be a building block to something great and to prove that every act of kindness can make a difference. After every public exhibition, these sculptures built by local architects and engineers are then donated to the local food shelter for distribution. Look for these exhibits happening soon in New York, Houston, Austin, and many other cities.
The transformative power of design can be seen in the work of Enchanted Makeovers, an organization that transforms women’s shelters from dreary and drab to whimsical and bright. They do more than just decorate rooms, they transform experiences. Read more about them here.
San Francisco Canstruction = coolest canned food drive ever
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