Meet Zhang Yuan, a visionary artist from the Chinese mainland turning discarded luxury fabrics into climate-conscious art in Venice. His project, City Cutting, stitches together textile remnants from high-end mills like Loro Piana and Dormeuil to create intricate, map-like tapestries of urban landscapes. 🧵✨
But here’s the twist: Zhang’s work isn’t just visually stunning—it’s scientifically validated climate action. Partnering with Alibaba Cloud Energy Expert, his team calculated the project’s carbon footprint at just 1.53 kgCO₂e per kilogram of material used. Even cooler? The reuse process slashes emissions by 5.39 kgCO₂e/kg compared to traditional methods. 🌱🔬
Think of it as upcycling meets urban storytelling. Each patchwork piece mirrors the complexity of cities while tackling fast fashion’s waste crisis. For young creatives and eco-warriors alike, Zhang’s work proves sustainability can be woven into every thread of modern art. 🏙️♻️
