Nashville artist Clay Bush studied fiber arts at the Appalachian Center for Craft. After learning countless techniques of manipulating fabric, upholstering furniture
became his chosen avenue for applying form to function. After years of
apprenticing at upholstery shops Bush began applying the skills of the upholstery
trade in creative ways, most notably with the use of an industrial sewing machine
. While visiting a junkyard he realized the design potential in the vivid array of seat
belt colors in vehicles dating from the late 70's to the present. In 2012, he merged
this discovery with his upholstery expertise to create Salvage: Upholstery and
Design. The Salvage collection of furniture, messenger bags, purses, wallets and other
items are made from recycled seat belts, air bags, and buckles. A nearly unlimited
supply of repurposed, industrial grade material combined with an artistically
meticulous process provides a product that will not only last, but also make a
stylish impression. Clay Bush’s work has been featured in Nashville Arts magazine, The Atlanta Journal Constitution and at Nashville’s Frist Center for the Visual Arts. http://www.etsy.com/shop/SalvageGoodsTN
