Table 2: Case Studies of Mannequin Reuse

Case Study Location Primary Focus Scale/Volume Key Activities Cultural/ Environmental Impact Judi Henderson -Mannequin Madness Oakland, California Recycling, Resale, Rental Roz Edwards -Mannakin Hall Lincolnshire, UK Experiential Art, Attraction Henderson’s warehouse in Oakland has become a "mind-boggling assortment of mannequins" available for rent or sale, ranging from full figures to bins of spare heads, legs, and arms. Her diverse clientele includes film studios, boutique owners, fashion students, Burning Man artists, and Halloween enthusiasts, all seeking the perfect figure or body part for their projects. This varied demand highlights the mannequin's versatility beyond its original retail role. Henderson even hosts art workshops that literally treat the mannequin as a canvas, further fostering creative reuse. Her mission extends to shifting public perception, emphasizing that "secondhand or used does not necessarily mean it’s in disrepair… we’re giving a new youth for something old" (source). By preserving pieces of retail history and facilitating their creative repurposing, Henderson’s work implicitly challenges a throwaway culture and underscores the artistic value inherent in these human-shaped objects. Mannequin Madness, therefore, transforms landfill-bound "dummies" into enduring artifacts that continue to participate in human creativity and contribute to a more sustainable economy.