Jessie French navigates the intersection of art, ecology, and technology amidst the climate crisis. Pioneering in the realm of sustainable plastics, she explores consumption, symbiosis, and sustainability. Her extensive research and unique techniques have created materials that promote renewable and circular consumption.
Traditional PVC decals used in commercial signage present serious environmental and health concerns. PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, releases harmful dioxins during production and disposal, posing long-term risks to human health and the environment.
Developed by artist Jessie French, OTHER MATTER® Decals offer an innovative and environmentally responsible alternative to traditional PVC self adhesive vinyl (SAV) decals or window clings. Crafted from a sustainable, non-petrochemical polymer, these decals can be fully recycled with a non-industrial process – represent a groundbreaking advancement in renewable material technology.
OTHER MATTER® Decals has the potential to significantly reduce the use of PVC and other toxic, non-recyclable materials in the signage industry and beyond.
What can the world look like ... without conventional plastic? There’s certainly a lot of potential in this material. It’s overwhelming what it could be used for and the ways it could be integrated into everyday life to solve a huge issue we have with waste and the use of petrochemical plastics.