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"Recicla el presente , salva el futuro".

Esculturas: Brian Mock. (Estados Unidos). Esculturas creadas íntegramente con chatarra reciclada y materiales recuperados.

Fuente: Brian Mock / Pinterest.com

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Artist Gives Scrap Metal Second Life by Transforming It Into Stunning Sculptures

by Sarah Currier - My Modern Met, May 1, 2024

After metal products are no longer needed, they often wind up in a landfill. Everything from car parts to cutlery can end up being disposed of in this way, even though they could probably be recycled and used again. This is where artist Brian Mock comes in. For decades, Mock has been sculpting using the metal that he finds exclusively in landfills, repurposing scrap and giving it a second life.

“Giving old, everyday objects a new life as one sculpture is an artistically demanding, yet gratifying, process,” Mock says. “My work is designed to emphasize resourcefulness and encourage viewer engagement. Audience reactions fuel my creativity and help me bring my visions to life.”

Mock is best known for his lifelike animal sculptures, but as impressive as these are, he is also extremely gifted at sculpting people. Even though his work is made of fused metal, it suggests fluidity and motion, providing a dynamic viewing experience. Rock stars leap off their pedestal as they play their guitars, and Paul Revere sits atop his horse, sharing his famous message of “The British are coming!” Even in Mock's more human creations, animals are never far behind, as he often finds a way to incorporate one furry friend or another into his sculptures.

Each artwork deserve a second and third glance, as a closer inspection reveals how the sculptor welds thousands of pieces of metal together to create something altogether new. Nuts and bolts blend seamlessly with larger pieces of scrap in his work, providing his sculptures with smooth curves and sleek sophistication. He uses screws and springs to replicate human hair, winding chains to mimic tails on animals, and spoons to form feathers. In some of his most fearsome creations, long nails represent fangs and claws.

To keep up with Mock's work, be sure to follow him on Instagram. You can learn more about the artist and purchase small-scale pieces through his website.

Brian Mock: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Nikita, Brian Mock

Reclaimed metal

Nikita was modeled after her real life's namesake, a beautiful cougar tracked by the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy. I was drawn to raising awareness for her, as my work relates both to rebirth and to conservation. Giving discarded objects a new life in sculpture feels artistically gratifying, but keeping scrap metal from landfills where it can leach into nearby soil and water supplies, endangering surrounding wildlife like Nikita feels imperative. My work is designed not only to encourage viewer engagement and to celebrate new beginnings, but to also emphasize the importance of resourcefulness and the opportunities we can find to create less waste.

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Sculpture by Brian Mock

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Brian Mock

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Artist Makes Incredible Sculptures Made Out Of Recycled Materials

American artist, Brian Mock, is an upcycle revolutionist who is making incredible master-piece sculptures out of reclaimed materials.

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