Posts by Mariska Nell
My Little Cupcake
TL;DR: My Little Cupcake is a monochrome acrylic portrait by Mariska Nell, held in the Standard Chartered Bank portrait collection. 1000mm x 1000mm | Acrylic paint, Ted Baker shopping bag | Standard Chartered Bank portrait collection My Little Cupcake is a monochrome acrylic portrait by Mariska Nell, held in the Standard Chartered Bank portrait collection.…
Read Full PostTrumpeting at the Fair
TL;DR: Painted from a photograph taken during a Cape Minstrels’ parade on Franschhoek’s main road, Trumpeting at the Fair captures a musician lost in the passion of his performance. 1000mm x 1000mm | Acrylic paint, upcycled milk boxes, wrapping paper, paper take-away bags Painted from a photograph taken during a Cape Minstrels’ parade on Franschhoek’s…
Read Full PostThe Bleaching Hawk
TL;DR: The Bleaching Hawk is Mariska Nell’s tribute to the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle, whose numbers have declined 80% in the last century. 750mm x 610mm x 720mm | Wireframe, single-use plastic bags & straws, concrete base | Mixed-medium sculpture The Bleaching Hawk is Mariska Nell’s tribute to the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle, whose numbers…
Read Full Post189: Sustainable Packaging Unwrapped with Wendy Jedlička
In this episode, we talk to Wendy Jedlička. She has a strong background in design, manufacturing, and business. As a Lifetime Certified Packaging Professional and certified Sustainability Associate, she brings a wealth of expertise in sustainable design and business strategies. She is the president of a packaging design firm that specializes in creating sustainable solutions, and she’s played a key role in coordinating the o2 International Network for Sustainable Design in the US. Beyond her work in the field, she also develops curriculum and teaches courses on sustainable design, marketing, and business. An internationally recognized speaker and prolific writer, she’s contributed to leading design publications and authored chapters in well-known books, bringing cutting-edge insights to professionals worldwide.
During this episode we talked about our guest’s journey into sustainable packaging, exploring what first inspired her, how packaging has evolved, and the latest materials and technologies shaping its future. She dispels common misconceptions about sustainable packaging, shares the biggest challenges businesses face in adopting sustainable practices, and discusses her efforts to weave sustainability into education. We also talk about her books, Packaging Sustainability and Sustainable Graphic Design, and hear her advice for anyone wanting to make a meaningful impact.
188: Bread, Buckwheat, and Bold Moves: Maddie Hamann’s Journey with PACHA
In this episode, we talk to Maddie Hamann, a remarkable individual with a journey that spans diverse fields. She began with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, followed by a Ph.D. in Oceanography, and went on to manage large-scale projects, ranging from research campaigns to art installations. Eventually, she made the bold move to start a sustainable bread company.
Her passion for healing humanity’s relationship with our planet led her to realize that her skills in organizing and executing impactful projects could make a greater difference than research alone. Now, as Co-Founder and Director of Marketing at PACHA, she promotes regenerative agriculture through healthy eating.
During this episode, we talked about what inspired Maddie’s career shift, the origins of PACHA, and why buckwheat was chosen for its environmental benefits. We also discussed her vision for PACHA’s future—all with a focus on supporting Mama Earth.