Reuse Community Spotlight: Scott Rolfe
Scott Rolfe
Local Assemblage Artist
Scott's a regular here at Austin Creative Reuse. When we decided to do spotlights on reuse artists in the community, Scott was a natural candidate! We are so excited that we get to contribute to these unique pieces of art and meet the creative people behind them! Here's a little glimpse into Scott Rolfe and his artwork.
How did you start creating art and what is your medium?
While I’ve always been drawn to art as long as I can remember, I was introduced to a new medium back in college. While in a mixed media and collage class, I discovered I really love incorporating bits and pieces of things into my artwork. Known as assemblage, it simply means art made from found objects. It is the medium that I always return to now, and is what primarily shows up in my recent works.
How does reuse play a part in your art? Why reuse? Conservation, sentimentalism, another story?
Reuse comes naturally in this form of art. As my art is made out of objects, I’m always on the look out for new sources of material, and am often looking through thrift stores, junk yards, and of course Austin Creative Reuse! These older objects often have a naturally aged feel that fits into my art pieces well, and a genuine feel that can’t be imitated artificially. There is also a fiscal aspect to this, as buying all these things new would be very cost prohibitive. There is also the spirit of conservation that serves as an undercurrent to all this. It is a good feeling taking something that had been previously discarded, and breathe new life into it.
What excites you about shopping at ACR?
It is always a surprise coming into ACR. With donations arriving daily, each visit yields new treasures, and they often can serve as the impetus for a new creative idea.
Where can we find out more about your art?
Main website: srolfe.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/scottrolfeart/
Shows:
* Brick Oven Restaurant on 35th
* WEST Stop 322 - Shiny Object 3507 S 1st St
