2006 Scrapture Winners

Weaving Her Way To A Victory At Scrapture
By Brian Belsardi Events and Education Coordinator/Garbage Reincarnation for "The Community Voice"
Photo(s) by Franklin Lee

Karen Hungerford of Cotati joined approximately 25 other artists from around the Bay Area on Saturday July 22nd to show off their art made from junk. The event was Garbage Reincarnation's 20th Annual "Scrapture Junk Art Sculpture Show and Competition," held at La Plaza Park, in Cotati. Hungerford won 1st Place in the Scrap Craft Category for her entry, "Woven Rugs," rugs made entirely from scrap pieces of fabric and old clothing. Hungerford won a cash prize that was donated by event co-sponsor West Coast Metals.
Celebrity Judges Wade Belew, Mary Munat, and Jean Sannella were on hand to present the awards. In addition to fine artwork by artists of all ages and skill levels, attendees also enjoyed live music by local band "Solid Air." Attendees also had the opportunity to win raffle prizes donated by many local businesses, and to indulge in a BBQ lunch donated and prepared by JLF Catering. As a non-profit organization, Garbage Reincarnation coordinates the "Scrapture" event every year to help educate the public about solid waste issues and to awaken the creative minds of artists who create their artwork from - and give new life to - items and materials that would otherwise be destined for the landfill.
For more information about "Scrapture," please contact Garbage Reincarnation at (707) 795-3660.

(For more information about this press release, please call:
Brian Belsardi, (707) 795-3660 (work) or (707) 888-5932 (cell)

"FYI", here's a complete list of winners for Scrapture 2006:

Amateur:
1st:  "Ganesh," by Jack Haye
2nd:  "Early Bird," by Walter Harvest
3rd:  "Pooper Scooper," by Mike Watt

Children:
1st:  "Malfunctioning Robo-Bug," by Graydon Wilson
2nd:  "Dish," by Aaron Covati
3rd:  "Moving Garbage: Kinetics with Trash," by Natasha Leach

Professional:
1st:  "King of Fuels," by Terry Church
2nd:  "Windmill," by Martin Munson
3rd:  "The Game," by Skot Davaly
Honorable Mention:  "Children's Totem," by Chris Angell

Scrap Craft:
1st:  "Woven Rugs," by Karen Hungerford
2nd:  "Tetris," by Nassu Born
3rd:  "Bowl," by Jack Haye

Pavitra Crimmel Memorial Excellence In Re-Use Award:
"St. George's Trophy," by Jim McCullough

Weaving Demo By Karen Hungerford 2006 Scrapture