Artist Turns Scrap Materials Into Amazing Sculptures (21 New Pics)

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 toldBored Pandain aprevious interview.More info:Instagram|brianmock.com|Facebook|twitter.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.

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 toldBored Pandain aprevious interview.

More info:Instagram|brianmock.com|Facebook|twitter.com

This post may includeaffiliate links.

A sculpture of a lion

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.

A sculpture of a guitarist

A sculpture of a gorilla family

“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 hiswebsite.

A sculpture of an owl

A sculpture of a wolf

Bored Panda reached out to Mock again to learn more about him and his creative process. We were curious to know what makes him passionate about creating sculptures. “My passion is rooted in self-expression,” the artist shared. “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve struggled with verbal communication. So in a way, I feel like my sculptures do the speaking for me. Through my work, I can make a statement, or just convey an emotion, without having to say a word.”

A sculpture of an octopus

A sculpture of a bear

A sculpture of a cat

A sculpture of a rooster

A sculpture of a dog

A sculpture of a guitar

“My dream project is really whichever project I’m currently working on. Making art for a living was always my dream, so every project I get is a dream come true,” the artist shared.

A sculpture of an elephant

A sculpture of a cat

A sculpture of a dog

A sculpture of a boot

A sculpture of the Lady Liberty

A sculpture of a dog