by Russell Maier | Jul 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
My friend Jed’s restaurant has an amazing window that let’s in beautiful light. One morning inspiration struck. I’ve used glass bottles and food coloring in exhibits back in Canada. Why not bring some light to Sagada?I dutifully collected bottles...
by Russell Maier | Jun 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have lots of good news to report! The Guina’ang 1Book project is taking on a life of it’s own. Here in the Philippines, school is back in session and the seeds of intention sewn back in December are blossoming. When we first talked about “building...
by Russell Maier | Jun 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
I should really be blogging about this.This would be the type of experience that anthropologists and travelers dream of. To me it’s just becoming my routine daily life. Regardless– I should really write about it! So here goes.My Igorot basketball buddies...
by Russell Maier | May 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
My experience in the remote village of Natonin has me deeply inspired.. Their vibrant culture, the beauty of their environment, the trash problem in the community, and the amazing weaving of the women have sparked inspiration.I have begun work with the local weavers...
by Russell Maier | May 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
I am in awe of this amazing weaving technique they have developed to transform junk food wrappers into bags and useful items here in the villages. There is rich artistic potential here for a collaboration between an international artist and the native...
Russell is a regenerative artist, inventor and philosopher based in Bali, Indonesia. He is one of the principals of global the Ecobrick. His regenerative theories are inspired by his time amongst the Igorot people, his journey with plastic and his work mandalas. Russell is currently working on a new theory of Earthen Ethics and Plastic Sequestration. You can follow him on Facebook