Russian Artist Creates Steampunk Animals From Old Car Parts, Watches And Electronics
When working with metal, it takes a true master to breathe life into their artwork. Russian artist Igor Verniy does just that with his beautiful and elegant articulated steampunk style animal sculptures. Their moving parts and Verniy’s attention to unique design makes them come alive.
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes before Verniy creates his steampunk artwork. He observes his creations’ living counterparts to ensure that he captures their movements just right. Then, he assembles them from various pieces of scrap metal and recycled materials – old car parts, bike parts, clock movements, tableware, and anything else that fits.
Bored Panda reached out to Igor to talk about his beautiful sculptures, so check out his responses below!
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“At heart, I’m an artist and see the beauty of this world in bright colors, but I’m a technician, too,” Igor Verniy explained to Bored Panda. “The combination of these two qualities has led to the creation of metal sculpture art”
Igor says that he is inspired by the “outside world, in particular biology and the question of the origin of life and all natural sciences, and dreams about the future of human civilization”
“Many people bring me old items that I can make in my shop, but I also buy a lot of objects at flea markets and collect them in the garages of my brothers and friends. All parts are sorted by category”
“Feel free to dream childishly about unattainable things, because this always pushes people forward”
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I would, in fact, very much like to PURCHASE some of this work. Exemplary.
https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/210497229/draznilka-cat?ref=listing-shop-header-1
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I thought we got to see them move :( But this is so beautiful nonetheless
Check this site out: https://www.facebook.com/SteampunkTendencies?fref=ts (Steampunk Tendencies). Here he published more photos of his work!
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I think they are some of the most beautiful pieces of art . have ever seen in my life! This guy is an absolute genius.
Just superb! I hope Tim Burton and that guy from Pan's Labyrinth have a nice tasty animatronic project on which this guy can collaborate.
Oh my, I'm in love. The dedication, time.. Ohhh man really I love it! I'd love to purchase a piece. Fantastic work!
The next one is even better than the last, they are amazing and beautiful. The ladybug is my favorite.
I want to purchase the skippy john jones skeleton. (Thats what my kidrefers to it as).
Its pretty dam good to me i sculpt all kinds of things these are great werks
Very amazing art I love it a lot have to give a lot of credit to the person that has all that good talent keep up the good work thank you
They should just start doing this and selling them. they would be a very popular item to buy. Most of all the dove, Cat, and Bat xD.
I need to have that pigeon. That is the most beautiful Steampunk piece I have ever seen
What would you think of making an owl with it's wings open?About open fist size. A about how much would something like that cost?
Awesome work, should be a guest artist here in Laguna Beach California. Sawdust Festival or Festival of Arts
absolutely astounding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A gifted artist! I want one of these! I would really like to watch him work, I find the creative genius at work enthralling.
Are they for sale? If the demand is too much ,,,I'll come help. but please make them fro all to enjoy.
Spectacular! Now can you make some of them move with steam/Sterling engines? Powered by passive solar not fossil fuel (and non electric).
Spectacular! -- Now can you make some of them move using steam or Sterling engines? Especially engines powered by passive solar (no electric
Neat..!! I like it..it's like a metal animal doll..i adore the ant...
I love his craftsmanship, you can see he spent endless hours on getting down to the smallest details. I would love to see more.
Very cool work! Verniy, where is your work sold? Is there a gallery that represents you?
The Man is brilliant! He should be doing shows in museums around the world.
The cat is £392 on etsy just type in his name to see the profile and what you can buy
I LOVE these! I can't imagine how expensive they would be to buy, though
Wow! These are gorgeous!! Inspires me to attempt to create one, but, alas I think my skills are too limited!
Great results from a hard filigree. No doubt, that`s also a form of modern art
I would, in fact, very much like to PURCHASE some of this work. Exemplary.
https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/210497229/draznilka-cat?ref=listing-shop-header-1
Load More Replies... I thought we got to see them move :( But this is so beautiful nonetheless
Check this site out: https://www.facebook.com/SteampunkTendencies?fref=ts (Steampunk Tendencies). Here he published more photos of his work!
Load More Replies... I think they are some of the most beautiful pieces of art . have ever seen in my life! This guy is an absolute genius.
Just superb! I hope Tim Burton and that guy from Pan's Labyrinth have a nice tasty animatronic project on which this guy can collaborate.
Oh my, I'm in love. The dedication, time.. Ohhh man really I love it! I'd love to purchase a piece. Fantastic work!
The next one is even better than the last, they are amazing and beautiful. The ladybug is my favorite.
I want to purchase the skippy john jones skeleton. (Thats what my kidrefers to it as).
Its pretty dam good to me i sculpt all kinds of things these are great werks
Very amazing art I love it a lot have to give a lot of credit to the person that has all that good talent keep up the good work thank you
They should just start doing this and selling them. they would be a very popular item to buy. Most of all the dove, Cat, and Bat xD.
I need to have that pigeon. That is the most beautiful Steampunk piece I have ever seen
What would you think of making an owl with it's wings open?About open fist size. A about how much would something like that cost?
Awesome work, should be a guest artist here in Laguna Beach California. Sawdust Festival or Festival of Arts
absolutely astounding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A gifted artist! I want one of these! I would really like to watch him work, I find the creative genius at work enthralling.
Are they for sale? If the demand is too much ,,,I'll come help. but please make them fro all to enjoy.
Spectacular! Now can you make some of them move with steam/Sterling engines? Powered by passive solar not fossil fuel (and non electric).
Spectacular! -- Now can you make some of them move using steam or Sterling engines? Especially engines powered by passive solar (no electric
Neat..!! I like it..it's like a metal animal doll..i adore the ant...
I love his craftsmanship, you can see he spent endless hours on getting down to the smallest details. I would love to see more.
Very cool work! Verniy, where is your work sold? Is there a gallery that represents you?
The Man is brilliant! He should be doing shows in museums around the world.
The cat is £392 on etsy just type in his name to see the profile and what you can buy
I LOVE these! I can't imagine how expensive they would be to buy, though
Wow! These are gorgeous!! Inspires me to attempt to create one, but, alas I think my skills are too limited!
Great results from a hard filigree. No doubt, that`s also a form of modern art
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