She first began creating these amazing sculptures in Rhode Island School of Design. She was asked to create a 3d illustration. She was stumped, but then she saw a heap of junk and a light bulb went off in her head. She took the junk including a telephone and created a horse sculpture. She won great reviews and it kick started her career as an upcycling artist.
Learn Something Fun: In recent years, the US-based company TerraCycle has brought upcycling into mainstream by creating partnerships with major brands, such J&J, Kraft Foods, BIC, and Aveeno, to upcycle their packaging into new items, all while donating money to schools and charity.