“Unbuttoning Creativity: Artistry Woven from Recycled Buttons by Inge Prins van Wijngaarden”

“Discover the mesmerizing world of ‘ButtON / OFF,’ where art takes shape entirely from recycled buttons. In each series, artist Inge Prins van Wijngaarden skillfully captures her passions and interests. A lover of design and exquisite clothing, Inge is dedicated to sourcing locally and sustainably. Her belief in the value of repairing clothes is profound, driven by the vanishing tailor- and haberdashery shops, leading to the fading of materials and techniques.

The ‘ButtON / OFF’ series is a manifestation of these reflections. Inge delves into the creative use of haberdashery in art, resulting in captivating wall hangings and three-dimensional button compositions. Among her favorites are the wall works titled ‘FAST fashion becomes SLOW art.’ In the Netherlands, buttons carry a rich cultural significance, with proverbs and sayings attached. Your grandmother might view a button box as a cherished treasure chest.

Through ‘ButtON / OFF,’ Inge aims to inspire a commitment to wearing and purchasing beautiful, durable clothing, advocating for repairs when necessary. Every piece in this series is crafted from second-hand buttons, either received through generous donations or acquired online.
Explore the diverse array of works in different sizes and colors, each telling a unique story. Selected pieces from the ‘ButtON / OFF’ series are available for acquisition at Gallery Bos Fine Art.
Embrace the artistry of buttons, where the past meets the present, and sustainability intertwines with creativity. Join us in preserving the legacy of haberdashery and celebrating the beauty of enduring craftsmanship.”

Wall sculptures made from recycled buttons
“becommING the QUEEN”. (30x40cm)
Queen Máxima’s royal blue inauguration dress by Taminiau has been an inspiration for this work.
©Inge Prins van Wijngaarden.

FAST fashion becomes SLOW art. — Wall sculptures made from recycled buttons/wandsculpturen gemaakt van hergebruikte knopen.

Wall sculptures made from recycled buttons/wandsculpturen gemaakt van hergebruikte knopen.

copyING COPPER. (45x55cm)
©Inge Prins van Wijngaarden

diggING for GOLD (35x45cm)
©Inge Prins van Wijngaarden

loveING GREEN (30x40cm)
©Inge Prins van Wijngaarden
(used on the set of the “Oogappels” Dutch television series)

Leve de konING. (26x35cm)
the King.
©Inge Prins van Wijngaarden

Know your lyrics!
Black and white dancING together Side by side we’ll make things better
You’re never alone
Dancin’ together Side by side through stormy weather
You’re never alone…

FAST fashion becomes SLOW art.
BLACK & WHITE.
2X25X25CM