Reimagining Recycled Materials Through Art
Student-created public sculptures transforming recycled materials into
community landmarks across Darlington County.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Re:Made Darlington is a county-wide public art initiative that transforms recycled materials into large-scale student-created sculptures displayed throughout Darlington County.
Led by Black Creek Arts Council in partnership with SC Arts Commission, local schools, artists, and community organizations, the project connects creativity, sustainability, and public engagement through hands-on arts experiences.
As part of this six-school pilot program, students work directly with professional sculptor Mike Fowle and Darlene Faircloth during week-long artist residencies to design and build original sculptures using reclaimed and recycled materials. Each installation reflects the identity, creativity, and voice of its school community while encouraging environmental awareness and civic pride.
Each sculpture begins with a custom-fabricated structural armature created by Piece of Work, LLC, providing a safe and durable foundation that students and artists will transform with recycled and reclaimed materials.
The completed sculptures will be installed along the 1.2-mile walking trail at Byerly Park, creating an outdoor destination that celebrates student creativity, sustainability, and community pride.
Follow each sculpture from student concept to community installation. Select a school to see the reclaimed materials they still need.
MEET THE RE:MADE DARLINGTON PROJECT TEAM
Re:Made Darlington brings together professional artists and skilled fabricators to help students transform recycled and reclaimed materials into large-scale public art.
Lead Teaching Artist Mike Fowle and Co-Artist and Project Coordinator Darlene Faircloth will guide students through the creative process. Piece of Work, LLC, our Armature Fabrication Partner, will create the safe, durable structural frameworks that form the foundation of each sculpture.
Together, they will help bring six student-designed sculptures to life for installation along Byerly Park’s 1.2-mile walking trail.
Mike Fowle
Lead Teaching Artist
Darlene Faircloth
Co-Artist & Project Coordinator
Armature Fabrication PartnerPiece of Work, LLC
Reclaimed Materials
Students and communities gather recycled and repurposed materials that will become the foundation of each sculpture.
Artist Residencies
Students work alongside professional sculptor Mike Fowle to design and build original large-scale public artworks.
Byerly Park Walking Trail
The completed sculptures will be installed along the 1.2-mile walking trail at Byerly Park, creating an outdoor destination that celebrates student creativity, sustainability, and community pride.
Interactive Stories
Visitors experience each sculpture through QR codes featuring student reflections, videos, and behind-the-scenes stories.
Interactive QR storytelling coming soon.
Explore student-created sculptures throughout Darlington County through an evolving public art trail featuring artist stories, behind-the-scenes process videos, student reflections, and interactive community experiences.
Coming Winter 2027
Re:Made Darlington is made possible through community partnerships, sponsors, artists, educators, and supporters who believe in the power of creativity, sustainability, and public art.
Help bring student-created public art to communities across Darlington County.
Sponsorship opportunities for businesses, foundations, and community partners are available.