"I hope, through these processes, that it changes people's perceptions on how we think about desirability and value," Maish said.
Erika Maish has made a name for herself by weaving sustainability into her boldly imaginative artistic practices. Her mixed media work breathes new life into traditionally unwanted materials—from old bottle caps and discarded chairs to car massage beads. For her latest creation, Maish collaborated with cycora to showcase the beauty and performance of the regenerated fabric made from end-of-life clothing.
"Telling stories through our clothing is a beautiful way to connect people with regenerative materials like cycora," says Maish. "It enables designers to create bold, expressive pieces that are still part of a circular ecosystem."