Day 2716: Loving the unexpected?

"WIP": gesso, ballpoint drawing & junk mail collage

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Credit: Brian Mock

Artist Makes Incredible Sculptures

Made Out Of Recycled Materials

Most people see something that belongs in a dump when

 they look at a screw, car part, or an old fork on the ground. 

Brian Mock, an upcycle a revolutionist who is making 

incredible sculptures out of reclaimed materials see more 

material rather than junk. Mock explains:

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

Credit: Brian Mock

Credit: Brian Mock

The talented artist grew up in Portland, Oregon. He started to draw pictures at a young age, and as he grew older, he began painting and woodcarving. In the 1990s, he developed his passion for sculpting with recycled metal. Then, he taught himself how to weld, and with his imagination, he was able to make the most amazing pieces of art. Some sculptures include robots, animals, people, cars, and other symbolic and custom objects that, 

besides decorative, can also be functional too. 

Over the years, his technique has improved and evolved even more.

Some of the artist’s creations are so impressive in size that he often places himself or his dog in photos for scale so the audience can truly appreciate its glory.

 

Credit: Brian Mock

 

Credit: Brian Mock

The artist said:

"My sculptures are made entirely from reclaimed items and materials (almost all metal, but sometimes I’ll add bits of plastic for color). I like that people interact with them; they have fun looking for objects they can identify. It started as a hobby, but as I got better at sculpting, I turned it into a full-time profession."

Mock’s work can be seen around the world from galleries 

in New York to Maui, in public spaces, and many publications, including a pair of art books. Several luxury hotels 

across the U.S. has purchased his sculptures, 

along with “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” museum.

 For information, check out his website, Facebook or Instagram.

Credit: Brian Mock

Credit: Brian Mock

Credit: Brian Mock

Credit: Brian Mock

 

Credit: Brian Mock

Credit: Brian Mock

Credit: Brian Mock

Credit: Brian Mock

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