Description:

Eva Webb (she/her) strives to be as sustainable as possible within her art practice. When she first began studying Art Education, her primary medium was drawing. However, since joining the program, she has had the opportunity to explore various art forms. One that has particularly excited her is sculpture.

During her classes, Eva realized that almost anything can be used to create a sculpture. She loved this discovery, because it freed her from expectation of purchasing expensive materials for assignments. When given an assignment titled, “the stories objects tell.” Webb knew she could create something extraordinary using only recycled materials.

She envisioned a comically large bag. Almost everyone carries a bag, and each one has a unique story – they come from somewhere and go someplace else. She wants the size of the bag to prompt viewers to consider not just its appearance, but also what it could carry. How much or how little? Why would someone carry these items, and what stories do they tell? By leaving the bag empty, she invites the viewer to create their own interpretations.

When choosing materials, Eva considered two overflowing drawers in her kitchen full of reusable grocery bags. It seemed perfect—a bag made from bags, with each one representing its own story. For the base structure, she used cardboard she found in her building’s garbage room. Once the base was built, the rest came together easily.

Discovering her passion for sculpture has shown Eva just how much she enjoys upcycling—transforming things others might see as trash into beautiful pieces full of potential, rather than letting them sit around as clutter with no purpose.