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I Turn Old Metal Tools Into Works Of Art
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I Turn Old Metal Tools Into Works Of Art

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I’m a self-taught artist based in Gloucestershire UK. I work with recycled tools, unloved canvases, scrap metal, tired skateboards, and any interesting things that I find- reshaping, cutting, and carving it a new life.

I use a variety of tools including a handheld plasma torch, files, grinders, scalpels, welders, etching chemicals, and paints. I think the process of making a work of art is as important as the end result. Much of my childhood was spent marveling at anybody who could make unique things with their hands and I’ve made a conscious effort to learn as much about as many things as possible, I regularly jumped from job to job just to pick up inside knowledge or to learn new skills.

I’m concerned about the fact that we are passing the point of no return with climate change, and rather than acting we seem to be looking the other way. By using repurposed materials of once-great value to conjure memories or depict nature’s beauty, I aim to convince people that what we should value is existing, not to wish it away with dreams of material possessions, to be involved rather than watching through a screen.

Enjoy what you love, life is so much bigger than us.

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Built for Kendal Calling festival, Commissioned by Walk the plank for Lost Eden.

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