Environmental Arts Award Finalist - Jennifer Hall

Jennifer Hall
Silly Sock Monster
100 % Re-used Socks, 300 x 200 mm

As a teacher of Design and Technology in an all-boys school, I was asked to create a textiles project that would capture the boy's imagination. I decided that I would cover the issues of the four R's (recycle, re-use, renew, reduce) and incorporate these into an innovative product.

The "Silly Sock Monsters" have been a huge success with the year eight boys. Not only have they been creative with their designs but these "Silly Sock Monsters" have captured their imagination and got them thinking about objects they discard everyday in a new and exciting way. I believe that our future counts on the education of the younger members of our society, if we can inspire them now, they will produce a cleaner environment for future generations.