Turning waste into something to admire

Upcycling is the art of reusing discarded objects or material in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. And that is exactly what Issie Jordan, artist, has created especially for Marlborough’s The Blue Door charity store.

Using The Blue Door logo “B”, which incorporates a recycling design element as her inspiration, Issie has created from a range of discarded material, a piece of wall art that cannot but make you stop and take in its inspiring creativity.

With cardboard being the primary material in the design, Issie says, “I see cardboard not as a waste but an opportunity. It’s about turning the discarded into something meaningful and inspiring.”

“By transforming everyday materials into art, I aim to encourage others to see value in the overlooked and to think differently how we use and reuse”, she said.

“The Blue Door are thrilled to be the custodians of Issie’s artwork - she is truly a local supporting locals”, said Stephen Leitch, Chairman.

“Unveiled this week the artwork will hang prominently in store for all to see and be an example of what a second hand culture can lead to and what the possibilities of upcycling from the very basics of material can lead to”, he said.

The Blue Door are currently in the process of formulating an Upcycling Competition to be launched in February 2026 running through to Earth Day in April. It was anticipated there would be three categories of school, team or individual entrants. Prize sponsors were currently being sought.

The Blue Door is one of Marlborough’s oldest charity organisations dedicated fostering recycling and supporting the community through grants programs. All profit raised by The Blue Door is distributed back into the Marlborough community.

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