Profile
Wilhelmina Garcia
Hometown: Binan, Laguna
Based in: Junk NOT!
Idr. Wilhelmina “Willie” S. Garcia is a graduate of Interior Design at St. Scholastica’s College, Manila. She is a licensed interior designer and a member of PIID (Philippine Institute of Interior Design) since 2006. She attended social entrepreneurship at Youth Encounter Sustainability (YES) held in Armenia, Colombia. In 2007, she won the grand prize in interior design category “The Environment Shapes You” by Metrobank Arts and Design Excellence (MADE). She is an advocate of the environment and continues to create art pieces as her means to lessen wastes in different communities. Her beautiful furniture pieces and accessories have been exhibited in different events in the Philippines and even abroad – Paris, Belgium, Germany, and Japan.
About Wilhelmina Garcia
What inspires you?
My inspiration is always been mother nature, on how i can solve plastic pollution while providing livelihood to my community
Describe your creative process.
I am creating beautiful furniture pieces out of plastic waste
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Designing for good
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
its all hand made together with the community i partner with.
Where do you go for inspiration?
I go outdoor appreciating nature and use my talent to address social issues.