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Auto part statuette, 'Rustic Standard Motorbike'
by Novica
This motorcycle of classic inspiration is built by Armando Ramirez from an intriguing collection of recycled metal pieces some extracted from cars. The tires are bearings from a car's electrical system and the hubcaps are electric coils. The motorbike's fuel tank once used to be a rocker arm from a car's ignition. The engine is shaped from a cogwheel as well as a timing chain. The headlight is a cogwheel while the rear light was taken from a clutch pedal. Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Blown glass figurines, 'Harvest' (set of 3)
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Ripe with glistening elegance a mandarin a tomato and a pumpkin become exquisite ornaments. The Quirarte Family masters hand-blown glass techniques to replicate their luscious beauty with orange undertones. Their stems are adorned with golden aluminum leaf caught within the recycled glass. Each piece is individually handmade thus size may vary slightly. Tiny bubbles bear witness to the authenticity of blown glass.
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Iron statuette, 'Rustic Piano Man'
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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 Ramirez recycles them as rustic art. Please note it is the artist's intention no to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Auto parts sculpture, 'Gallant Knight'
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A gallant knight of recycled metal armor charges through time with lance and shield at hand. Peru's Miguel Mejia sculpts this masterpiece from motorcycle parts and scrap metal astutely transforming them into a vivid sculpture. I made the horse from several pipes which I joined to the legs with bolts; a motorbike chain became the neck and a rocker arm from a carburetor the head and jowls. I used a nut for the mouth the handle of a spoon for the horse's helmet five wires for the tail and metal sheets and bicycle chain for the cloak Mejia explains. For the knight's body I used a nail from a clutch as well as bolts and I made the head arms and legs from different nuts. The helmet is shaped from metal sheet the shoulders and wrists from spools. The removable lance comes from a long bolt and metal sheets and the shield features a chain. The stand which features my signature is made from motorcycle chains and metal sheet.
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Iron statuette, 'Rustic Rock Guitar'
by Novica
Awaiting the next set a rock musician's guitar takes a break. Armando Ramirez recycles an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts as rustic art. A bicycle chain outlines the body while a screw corrugated wire and metal bits left from a die cutter adorn it. A bearing screw and cog form the head. Ramirez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Recycled paper sculpture, 'Angelic Ballerina'
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An angel dances with divine grace inspiring the art of Brazil's Norita Castro. I made this sculpture to remind everyone that angels do exist confides Castro. She sculpts the angel from recycled newspaper kraft paper and wire using color and gilt to create the illusion of a metal piece. The stand is crafted of cork and wood.
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Recycled aluminum sculpture, 'Harlequin'
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Luitpol collects discarded objects recycling them in a sculpture filled with magic and fun. This whimsical Harlequin wears a vest covered with sequins. Fashioned of aluminum and a fiberboard of pine and sugarcane particles the figure is displayed on a wood base.
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Auto parts sculpture, 'Rustic Warrior Bike'
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Armando Ramirez builds a powerful motorbike with recycled auto parts including recycled gears and rocker arms. The front headlight is made from a groove and the engine is made from spark plugs and bearings. The rest of the motorbike is shaped from recycled steel sheets screws and nails.
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Teak spirit house, 'Vihara Spirit House'
by Novica
Florid gables bring artistic grandeur to a captivating spirit house. Pirot Gitikoon preserves Buddhist spiritual traditions as he carves the temple by hand from Thai teak. It is known as a vihara or san phra poom meaning guardian spirit house. When a family moves into a new house it is customary to hold a Buddhist ceremony to invite a protective spirit to inhabit the ornate temple replica. It is believed it will bring luck happiness success and security against mean spirits or enemies who might threaten the family or their home.
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Auto parts sculpture, 'Rustic Film Projector'
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Armando Ramirez revisits the golden age of film with this classic film projector built from various auto parts and pieces of scrap metal. The pinewood handle is recycled from a nixtamal grounding mill used for preparing tortilla dough. Spark plugs a pulley from a toy train engine and the chain and wheel of a motorcycle begin to shape the projector. Several auto parts complete it such as the ignition wheel of a car the foot and diaphragm of the clutch pedal and a bearing from the electrical system. Other pieces include nails and metal sheets as well as a purpose-made part by Ramirez. Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Auto parts wall art sculpture, 'Phoenix Rises'
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This time the phoenix rises from a heap of scrap metal and auto parts to become a magnificent testimony to recycled metal art. I wanted to depict the phoenix in the context of nature so I transformed motorcycle chains and spoons into the bird's body and plumage says Miguel Mejia as he describes the content of this wall art sculpture. I used the rocker arm from a carburetor for the head spark plugs for the flower and butterfly and bearings for its wings as well as the clouds.
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Wool and jute rug, 'Colors of Art' (5x8)
by Novica
Afroz colors artistic minimalism in shades of green orange olive and gray as he weaves a remarkable rug. He works on a traditional loom with wool and jute creating a new composition with classic Indian weaving techniques.
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Bamboo mini baskets, 'Emerald Sparkle' (set of 6)
by Novica
Weaving bamboo by hand Puspasari creates a set of six versatile baskets. Sparkling sequins cover the lids to create original treasure chests or gift boxes.
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Recycled iron candleholders, 'Red Sun, Red Moon' (pair)
by Novica
Classic Balinese masks inspire the stylized images of the sun and the moon. John crafts the candleholders from a variety of pieces discarded from die machines masterfully bringing to life recycled masterpieces. The masks are detachable from their stands.
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Aluminum statuette, 'Jazz Bass Harlequin'
by Novica
Sitting on a regal chair bare feet dangling a harlequin entertains to the rhythm of fun and love. My inspiration comes from the distinct presence of the deep notes of a bass in a jazz band confides Luitpol. He sculpts the harlequin from aluminum with fine melodious detail.
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Ghanaian wood mask, 'Zebra Monkey'
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Daniel Asante relies on his observation of nature to design this novel mask. Carved by hand the personage reveals simian features that merge with the zebra's stripes. Dappled color surrounds the eyes and covers the lips. Multicolored pompoms hang from the ears.
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Iron and glass candleholders, 'Confetti Moons' (set of 3)
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Colorful confetti adorns full moons and their soft candle-lit glow. From Steven Boakyi and Isaac Dampson the recycled glass moons decorate three handcrafted iron candleholders from Ghana.
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Iron and recycled glass candleholder, 'Natural Flowers'
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Like treasured blossoms from the sea flowers glow with translucent beauty adorning this extraordinary candleholder. Forged from iron the rack's flowers are crafted by recycling glass according to bead-making techniques. An exclusive design by Dan Quaynor that celebrates nature's perennial beauty.
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Iron sculpture, 'Punk Metal Guitarist'
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Wearing shades and a mohawk haircut a guitarist entertains with his powerful presence. This is my personal homage to punk rock bands past and present explains Miguel Mejia. He sculpts the piece with a wide variety of recycled parts including the main part of a speaker on a motorbike sprocket that is used as the base. The legs are shaped from long bolts while the body is made of tubes nuts and more sprockets. The parts are joined with nails and pins. The head is made of a tube and nut while the guitar is made with a gear chain. Titled Guitarrista punk metal in Spanish.
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Teak spirit house, 'Naga's Protective Spirit'
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Pirot Gitikoon shares Thai traditions with this hand-carved replica of a Buddhist temple intended as a guardian spirit house or san phra poom. According to custom when people finish building a house they include a spirit house to protect the family from evil spirits. Gitikoon carves this house by hand from quality teak wood. The gables feature eight heads shaped like Naga the protective dragon. The bargeboards replicate Naga's scales as well as swan tails. The swan is a mystical being from the Himaphan forest. A small pagoda adorns the rooftop; it is crowned with a lotus blossom.
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'The Months,' Balinese calendar
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The Balinese calendar is depicted by Nyoman Witarsa on palm leaf panels framed by bamboo rods. Intricate designs reveal those days of the year most suitable for performing certain activities communicating the influence of each day upon the whole. The Balinese astrological system resembles the Western calendar in that the year is divided into twelve months however each month comprises 35 days. Each section features carvings of gods from the Balinese pantheon. This beautiful wall hanging is created using ancestral skills. In the past when there was no paper available the Balinese wrote and drew on lontar or palm leaves. Witarsa first selects suitable leaves. When they are dry he sketches his designs and carves them with a knife. After all pictures and sentences are carved he rubs the surface with a mix of burnt walnut and coconut oil. When the piece is dry he cleans the leaf with cotton until only the carved lines appear in black. Finally a bamboo covering is applied and the work is arranged in a series piece by piece.
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Auto part key rack, 'Rustic Gecko'
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Clinging to the wall a gecko holds keys on his sinuous tail. Armando Ramirez creates this whimsical sculpture from discarded automotive parts. An ignition rocker arm becomes the head gears form the body and screws are transformed into toes. Galvanized wire completes the piece. Ramirez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Iron wall adornment, 'Rustic Crucifix'
by Novica
Original and beautiful this reverent crucifix comes from Armando Ramirez. Galvanized wire forms the body of Christ. Sheet metal and wire mesh become the cross and metal bits left from a die cutter complete the sculpture. Ramirez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
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Teak photo frame, 'Prosperity' (4x6)
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With a sweet smile a northern Thai girl graces this unusual teakwood picture frame. Kang paints the image by hand and adds a Thai script reading Be in trade and grow wealthy. The twin doors open to display a favorite 4 x 6 inch photo.
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Cotton wall hanging, 'Kaleidoscope'
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Dazzling colors draw the eye inward as Sunil Tambi evokes a kaleidoscope. Embroidered by hand the applique composition features flowers on pink blue and yellow squares. Since each is individually crafted colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.
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Recycled ContentRecycling is the reprocessing of old materials into new products, with the aims of preventing the waste of potentially useful materials, reducing the consumption of fresh raw materials, reducing energy usage, reducing air (from incineration) and water (from landfilling) pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.
Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Tiliaceae. It is one of the cheapest natural fibers and is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses. Jute fiber is 100% biodegradable and recyclable and thus environmentally friendly.
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and therefore highly sustainable. It is an incredibly versatile plant used for many everyday applications from flooring and wall paneling to paper and fabrics. Some of the processes through which Bamboo is turned from its raw form into usable products can have a negative environmental impact.
Reclaimed lumber is used wood that has been taken for re-use, often from long-standing idle buildings, and is sometimes refinished for new purposes. Most reclaimed lumber comes from timbers and decking rescued from old barns, factories and warehouses and some companies have been known to source wood from less traditional structures such as boxcars, coal mines, and wine barrels.
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