Meet Brian Mock, a self-taught artist from Oregon who brings reclaimed materials back to life. He takes items like forks, screws, and car parts and transforms them into amazing sculptures.
The artist collects things for his artworks from local machine and car stores, and he's been granted free access to dumpsters, people's basements, and garages.
"I’ve always loved the simple concept of making something new from something old. It’s a fun creative challenge, and the bonus is that using scrap materials keeps it out of landfills. I hope my art encourages people to take their own creative measures to generate less waste," Mock told Bored Panda in a previous interview.
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When growing up, Mock loved to draw. As he got older, he started painting and carving wood. It wasn't until the late 1990s that he discovered his true passion when he began sculpting with recycled metal. This made him really excited and creative. He learned how to weld on his own and got really good at it, making his art special and well-crafted.
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"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," Mock writes on his website.
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Mock's art can be seen in many places, from New York to Maui. You can also find it in public places and in art books. Luxury hotels in the U.S. have bought his sculptures, as well as people from around the world. Even "Ripley's Believe It or Not" museum owns some of his artwork.
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"My sculptures are made entirely from reclaimed items and repurposed 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.”
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