Dominos Up-cycle Project Statement

The creative process for these pieces was a unique experience for me. I have always worked with found objects and recycled materials, but never on such a grand scale. My goal was to use as little external materials as possible and concentrate on transforming the up-cycled materials provided by Dominos. I was given the following: pizza boxes, stickers, work shirts and wrappers for sandwiches. 

It was important to create imagery that followed my interests and was consistent with my aesthetics as an artist. This meant transforming commercial materials into my creative obsessions: butterflies, caterpillars, icons, reliquaries and the human figure. It was also important to connect these obsessions with the essence of the product and materials. I didn’t want the transformation to be so complete that the character of the Dominos items and brand were lost. This was achieved by retaining the original shape of the boxes in some of the series. The “circle” was a common thread/theme in the works. The circular image is symbolic and relatable on several levels: pizza form, Dominos logo, pepperoni (my favorite topping!). The circle is also symbolic in a bigger way, a never-ending line and infinite possibilities.

The colors, shapes, symbols and format create an overall decorative feeling. The gold and arch shape is meant to symbolize preciousness and importance. I used contrasting, bright colors in combination with the gold and black to create interest and heighten the visual experience. The works look great in shadow box format, a standard frame or on a plain pedestal.  This allows the artwork to take center stage!

Check it out...www.johnadkinsdominos.blogspot.com or the first link on the right, under "Dominos Upcycle Project."

Funny Face Icons

Coming soon to the ARTPRIZE exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The art event takes place in September. Here are some of the works going to the show!!!

If you are interested in purchasing any of the works on my blog, please contact me via email.

Thanks! John

Domino's Custom Portrait Art work

Hi all!

I have begun a series of portraits made out of pizza boxes with a self-portrait as the example!

For those interested, I will do a custom "posterized" (black & white) image of a family member, son, daughter, Mom or Dad! If you are interested let me know and I will provide more details - jalzoartist@gmail.com . Below are two images from my self-portrait. The colors and the background will be the same.

Thanks!

"Self-Portrait"
Mixed media - spray paint, cardboard, ink, glitter letters & tape
12.5 x 12.5 x 1.75 inches

"Adana"

Mixed media - spray paint, cardboard, ink, glitter letters & tape

12.5 x 12.5 x 1.75 inches

Domino's Project sketches

The "Upcycle" project: Domino's asked 10 artists from around the country to take materials with their old logo and turn it into art. The idea is to transform everyday marketing and work products (pizza boxes, shirts, signs, paper products and signage) into the personal art of the selected artists. These works will be for sale and be promoted by Domino's on their social media platforms. The images above are of the Sketches for the Domino's project, these may appear as pieces or may be amended. They will definitely inform the work as it is being constructed. More images will appear as the materials begin to be used and art is made!

Princesa

The piece is a linocut from a series of 12 that I have submitted for a traveling printmaking exhibition. So far there are two destinations, New York City and San Francisco. It is a portrait of my youngest daughter, looking doe eyed and struggling to stand. The piece is called, "Princesa."