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I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures
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I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

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My name is Gabriel Dishaw, my passion for working with metal and mechanical objects has been essential in the evolution of my art. It provides me an avenue to express myself in a way that brings new life to materials such as typewriters, adding machines and old computers – technology that would normally end up in a landfill. My mission is to create dialogue and help find creative, environmentally sound ways of re-purposing e-waste.

This project was all about upcycling old Louis Vuitton bags into Star Wars sculptures. I used different pieces for some of them – mainly Louis Vuitton luggage and other upcycled materials, such as cables, computer chips, wire, gears, wire, and adding machine parts.

More info: gabrieldishaw.com

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

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I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

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I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

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I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

I Upcycle Old Louis Vuitton Bags Into Star Wars Sculptures

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Masaaki Yamamoto
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The force is luxurious with this one

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I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do... http://random.scamwebsite/1cZR

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone finally made LV look good!

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I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do... http://random.website/1cZR

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to focus solely on, "upcycling old Louis Vuitton bags". Considering the price of Louis Vuitton - this is not a cheap hobby- even "old" Louis Vuitton is out of most folks price reach...

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought the same thing. "Old" Louis Vuitton is still pricey, and potentially even.more us good condition antiques.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely works of art! I clicked on his name, above (in red); and it goes to his website. He has more amazing pieces along with some interesting pieces commissioned for corporations. Either way, some are for sale, some are just exhibited, but they are all thought provoking!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are definitely masterfully done. It's amazing what people will think of doing.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it would be nice if the artist can do other designs, these are awesome.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing skills! This is way cooler than just having a LV bag. Personally I like the 4th and 13th the best! But they are all awesome!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't fit with my definition of upcycling if you take a practical, usable object like a handbag and turn it into a (somewhat pretty but) essentially useless item... Of course it is totally fine to create art out of found objects, many others have. But don't try to sell it as being sustainable to get klicks. Art has other qualities and capabilities. If you wanted to do something for the environemt, repair the handbags for further use. You certainly are a talented craftsperson.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care for Louis Vuitton handbags for a variety of reasons. I think they're an ostentatious display of wealth and the company is noted for cruelty to animals so I think using their handbags as art is a far better use of them than parading them around. These pieces are actually cool and I personally feel the word "upcycle" fits perfectly as a piece of art is just as useful to many as a purse. It all depends upon the person so to each his own with regard to the need of the person but if indeed LV and LVMH do skin crocodiles alive then p**s on them. They're bastards for caring more about money than a living being.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The force is luxurious with this one

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I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do... http://random.scamwebsite/1cZR

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone finally made LV look good!

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I resigned my office-job and now I am getting paid £64 hourly. How? I work over internet! My old work was making me miserable, so I was forced to try something different, two years after...I can say my life is changed-completely for the better! Check it out what i do... http://random.website/1cZR

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to focus solely on, "upcycling old Louis Vuitton bags". Considering the price of Louis Vuitton - this is not a cheap hobby- even "old" Louis Vuitton is out of most folks price reach...

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought the same thing. "Old" Louis Vuitton is still pricey, and potentially even.more us good condition antiques.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely works of art! I clicked on his name, above (in red); and it goes to his website. He has more amazing pieces along with some interesting pieces commissioned for corporations. Either way, some are for sale, some are just exhibited, but they are all thought provoking!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are definitely masterfully done. It's amazing what people will think of doing.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it would be nice if the artist can do other designs, these are awesome.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing skills! This is way cooler than just having a LV bag. Personally I like the 4th and 13th the best! But they are all awesome!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't fit with my definition of upcycling if you take a practical, usable object like a handbag and turn it into a (somewhat pretty but) essentially useless item... Of course it is totally fine to create art out of found objects, many others have. But don't try to sell it as being sustainable to get klicks. Art has other qualities and capabilities. If you wanted to do something for the environemt, repair the handbags for further use. You certainly are a talented craftsperson.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't care for Louis Vuitton handbags for a variety of reasons. I think they're an ostentatious display of wealth and the company is noted for cruelty to animals so I think using their handbags as art is a far better use of them than parading them around. These pieces are actually cool and I personally feel the word "upcycle" fits perfectly as a piece of art is just as useful to many as a purse. It all depends upon the person so to each his own with regard to the need of the person but if indeed LV and LVMH do skin crocodiles alive then p**s on them. They're bastards for caring more about money than a living being.

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