Iron Sculpture
Steel and cotton sculpture, 'Green Fountain of Hope'
"As citizens of the world, our main concern is pollution, and it is precisely this concern that moved me to create this sculpture, " confides Peruvian artist Marco Florindez as he stylizes the shape of a traditional Inca huaco (vase).
Steel and cotton sculpture, 'Blue Fountain of Hope'
"As citizens of the world, our main concern is pollution, and it is precisely this concern that moved me to create this sculpture, " confides Peruvian artist Marco Florindez as he stylizes the shape of a traditional Inca huaco (vase).
Auto parts sculpture, 'Will You Marry Me?'
Love knows no boundaries and its force has the power to transform scrap metal pieces and auto parts into a sculpture with strong romantic undertones.
Auto parts sculpture, 'Rustic Web Programmer'
Sitting patiently in front of a computer, a metal person comes to life through the unique art of Armando Ram�rez. He sculpts the web programmer with different pieces from a car's ignition and electric systems.
Auto parts sculpture, 'Rustic Motorbike Classic'
Mexico's Armando Ram�rez transforms an impressive assortment of discarded metal pieces and auto parts into a dazzling motorbike. The artist's eye for detail is admirable as he transforms completely unrelated items into specific bike parts, such as bearings becoming tires.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Bulldozer'
With its blade at the ready, a bulldozer roars into action. Armando Ram�rez transforms castoff auto parts into art. Cogwheels, bearings, screws, and points from a motor all find a place in this powerful machine. Its rustic complexity is fascinating.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Eye Exam'
The patient leans forward and gazes into the lens while the doctor conducts the eye exam. Both are shaped from sparkplugs with arms and legs of metal bars. Nuts and bolts, rings and die cut scraps become ophthalmologic equipment and the whimsical figures stand on a die plate.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Rooster'
A favorite in the traditional Mexican lotto games, a rooster crows to welcome the day. Armando Ram�rez shapes the bird by recycling metal of all kinds.
Iron statuette, 'Rustic Elephant'
Sporting long, shiny tusks, an elephant prances lightly through the rainforest. Armando Ram�rez captures the pachyderm's strength and grace in this handsome sculpture. He transforms recycled bicycle and automobile parts into an object of beauty.
Iron sculpture, 'Monkey Business'
A monkey swings from one hand in this rustic sculpture by Marco Polo. The whimsical simian's body is a stone.