Iron Sculpture
Iron statuette, 'Rustic Drummer'
Seated on stage, a drummer plays a lively rhythm punctuated by the clash of cymbals. Edmundo Cisneros depicts the musician in a sculpture that utilizes castoffs. The head is a ball bearing atop a spring, the arms and legs are screws.
Auto parts sculpture, 'Lucky Seahorse'
I was inspired by the urban belief that having a seahorse at home brings luck and prosperity, " says Peruvian artist Miguel Mej�a. He masterfully transforms rugged pieces of metal, auto and bike parts, into the delicate presence of this marine creature.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Stallion Dancer'
Pawing and prancing, a stallion seems to dance. Armando Ram�rez depicts the beautiful horse in a rustic sculpture made from recycled metal. Discarded pieces from a die machine give shape to the muscular body, while the face is made from a clutch pedal.
Auto parts sculpture, 'Rustic Concert Pianist'
Sitting in front of a grand piano, the concert pianist is ready to captivate all with the art of Mexico's Armando Ram�rez.
Auto parts sculpture, 'Rustic Rocker'
The lead singer in the band strums the cords of his electric guitar as he sings to Mexico's Armando Ram�rez.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Road Scraper'
Ready to roar into life, a grader or road scraper lifts its strong blade. At the rear of the machine, a rake clears away boulders and smoothes gravel. Recycling a variety of materials, Armando Ram�rez creates a very original sculpture.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Quixote and Sancho'
Don Quixote de la Mancha and his sidekick, Sancho Panza ride forth to tilt with windmills. Armando Ram�rez depicts the beloved characters from Miguel de Cervantes' 17th century novel, sculpting the idealistic knight and his friend from recycled car parts.
Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Bulldozer'
With a thunderous motor and clanging gears, a bulldozer roars into action. The whimsical figure is crafted from an amazing assortment of automobile parts, recycled by Armando Ram�rez. He creates the blade from a sheet metal, screws and wire.
Aluminum nativity scene, 'Peace on Earth'
Resplendent in ethereal glory, Mary and Joseph welcome the baby Jesus into the world of mortals. Each statuette is delicately cast in aluminum. Hand-crafted by Luis Martinez Gallardo, this moving nativity scene reflects Mexico's long-standing metalworking tradition.
Iron statuette, 'Rustic Piano Man'
Leaning forward in concentration, a musician plays a melody on the grand piano. The virtuoso is crafted from an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts. Armando Ram�rez recycles them as rustic art.