Metal is among one of the many materials that takes time to degrade. So instead of send it to the landfills, why not use it to create something? Don Kennell of DonsBigArt has sculpted a giant dog figure titled Best Friend out of corrugated sheet metal and powder coated steel frames. The huge sculpture would perfectly grace areas like recycle parks and other establishments that show people how reclaimed metal can be put to other use. Moreover, it features a porch swing hanging from the belly, providing people with a shady and comfy place to rest.
The metal sculpture stands 12 feet tall, 25 feet long and 8 feet wide. It’s made from welded and powder coated steel frames on which the sculptor bolted corrugated steel sheets. The result is a sculpture that uncannily looks like a real dog, complete with a black nose and eyes. To help protect the piece, UV resistant exterior lacquer has been sprayed while the edges have been folded under steel flanges to prevent people from getting cut or scratched. The sculpture can be easily taken apart and installed and comes with a safety certificate from a structural engineer.
The artwork comes at a price of $45,000 and can be purchased from the maker’s online store. While there, you can also check out the many other art pieces he’s created like the Him and Her featuring two birds made from upcycled copper, steel and sheet metal. The wall mounted pair together measure 70 inches in length and 48 inches in height.
Recycling or upcycling existing products is becoming big business and gives entrepreneurs and artistic souls a way to showcase their talent and make profit. Don Kennell’s work is only one example and there are many other artists and designers who are making use of discarded material to churn out new ideas. This trend of reusing old products not only extends their life but hugely benefits the environment which is becoming choked each day owing to discarded consumer products.
Via: Etsy
