Kim Fagerlund

My journey to making baskets was artistically accidental. I pick up flotsam and jetsam (specifically rope and plastic) off the beaches on Hornby Island. Every year over 9 million metric tons of marine waste wash up on shores around the world. Instead of throwing the rope into the landfill, I thought these discarded bits of rope could be repurposed to create something of beauty. A twisted piece of reclaimed rope is transformed into a unique beautiful basket.

My work represents my concern about the profusion of plastic in the world and the increasing quantity of waste in landfills. This is a way to share my love for the ocean and our need to care for the earth. I am hoping to inspire people toward the creative process of renewal and compassionate protection of our planet.