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Cactus

Cactus metal. So far this is the most extraordinary idea I have successfully implemented. An old teapot and some oblong-shape aluminum parts later transformed to a beautiful blooming cactus. I had to use a lot of metal rivets, so they would represent spines. My metal cactus serves a functional purpose as well – it holds a tequila bottle inside. A special green fabric case has been made for this purpose.

Dimensions: 40x30x22cm

Weight: 2.5kg

Price: Sold

Year: 2018

 

 

 

 

 

Snail

 Snail . I am a regular visitor of scrap metal yards. There I can find different items for my work. This time I was attracted by a turbine. First thought that came to my mind was that it could serve as a snail shell, and the body could be perfectly made of an engine cover from an old soviet motorcycle. The parts suggested an idea this must be no ordinary snail, but rather a snail-racer. I even had to install a speedometer and a ringleted metal trumpet issuing an audio signal. I made the head of the snail from two hookah sets. In general, I’ve made a very slowly hurrying racer.

Parts used:

•  Shell – a car turbine, a teapot, parts of a lamp
•  Body – a motorcycle engine cover
• The head – hookah metal part
• The wheel protection – from a children’s scooter

Dimensions: 35x45x34 cm

Weight: 5kg

Year: 2018

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Knight

Knight metal. This is a not typical theme for my works. The idea was suggested by a glass holder from soviet times, that I purchased in a shop of antiques. The shape of the holder reminded me of a knight’s armor, because the holder was decorated with typical decorations and specific ornaments. I just had to find some waste, that would serve as the arms, legs, head and weapon. The weapon, made of earrings, is especially interesting. A peculiar coincidence – there already was an inscription “Not war make love” engraved on them. This really suited the chosen topic. I decided to choose unpainted parts for my sculpture. For me it was important, because I wanted to emphasize the shiny image of a knight. His helmet I decorated with feathers, which were made of springs from old watches.

Parts used:

•  Armor – a glass holder.
•  Head – a metal goblet.
•  Feathers – springs from old watches.
•  Legs – candlesticks.
•  Weapon – an earing.
• Oval sole – a picture frame.

Dimensions: 30x17x13cm

Weight: 1kg

Year: 2018

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Ostrich

Ostrich metal. As soon as I noticed an ostrich I understood that it can be a good object to fulfill my ideas. That’s a bird symbolizing speed, power and gracefulness. The main detail which the creative process began with was the bend part of the saxophone. Her graceful bending matched with the neck of an metal ostrich.

Parts used:

• A body is corps of the lamp of the motorcycle, I only put a turbine instead of glass. Then it became a turbo ostrich.
• It took me the most time to make wings. A lot of aluminum teaspoons have been used for that, welding has not been used, everything has been fortified with the help of rivets and screws.
• The head is covered with safety helmet that is made of aluminum wire.
• Legs have been made with the help of the parts of pedals of bicycles and “metal teeth” made of the field implements.

However, no matter what fast it is, its end is clear enough. The ostrich is standing on the frying pan, truly, upside-down…

Dimensions: 52 x 27 x 70 cm

Weight: 6.4kg

Year: 2017

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Big walrus

Morse. The emergence of this sculpture was initiated by the old scissors which was received from the aunt to chop the fins. Their curved shape fated this scissors to become hawthorn. Later everything self-assured. Again everything turned into the feeling as if I‘m creating the animation movie character. That‘s the way it goes by itself, as I‘m trying to represent each animal with unusual attributes and shapes. Then they become interesting, even funny, but it‘s exactly my wish and my purpose – to cause curiosity in people and reward a smile. I think that a good dose of humor haven‘t hurt anyone until now.

Some time ago I had created a walrus but it was much smaller. It completely surpassed my expectations. That‘s a real diving champion.

Parts used:

• Body is an aluminium pot, the corps of vacuum cleaner, aluminium plate, three tablespoons, a motor boat engine screw, aluminum wire;
• Morse Fins – aluminium boat bows.

Dimensions: 70 x 77 x 40 cm

Year: 2017

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Mole

Mole. Once upon a time a mole lived and he has his own hole (a house). It was his portable property which could stand anywhere and no land tax had to be paid for this because it was a mole, spectacled and armed, with exclusive length nails which helped him to dig the longest tunnel with very little effort. Of course, he didn‘t know anything about the secret exit. A caterpillar was running out through it as soon as he started feeling danger. It always happened but as soon as it gets to know about it, that will end or maybe they‘ll become friends… That‘s the story that was born in a head while I was turning over the corps of vacuum cleaner in my hands.
A mole hole is the corps of an old vacuum cleaner. A body is a corps of a truck lamp, the part of illuminator and an aluminium plate. Mustache is a steel wire. Hands are an aluminium 8 mm wire, 12 mm aluminium tubes and 2 plates. Glasses are the part of old theatre binoculars. A spotlight is a luminaire hood and a car antenna tip.

Parts used:

• A mole hole is the corps of an old vacuum cleaner;
• A body is a corps of a truck lamp, the part of illuminator and an aluminium plate;
• Mustache is a steel wire;
• Hands are an aluminium 8 mm wire, 12 mm aluminium tubes and 2 plates;
• Glasses are the part of old theatre binoculars;
• A spotlight is a luminaire hood and a car antenna tip.

A MOLE HOLE. This portable property belongs to a mole until the end of his life. Without the right to sell, exchange or rent for other wild animals. Confirmed by A.T. 2017.

Dimensions: 34 x 35 x 40 cm

Year: 2017

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Cachalot

Cachalot. This piece of art was created quite accidentally. I was assembling the sculpture at my studio and while looking for a proper part, I saw an old sewing machine corps cover dropped a long time ago. I’ve found another one identical cover, mixed up with each other in my minds and I have already imagined the result of the future work. The idea of combining the submarine and the sea resident sperm whale was in my mind because they looked somehow similar to me. I had to use my imagination to make this attractive bathyscaphe and cachalot hybrid.

Parts used:

• Corps of sperm whale – submarine corps – two sewing machine corps covers.
• The head – aluminum cup.
• The tail – vacuum cleaner nozzle and part of the bicycle seat.
• The periscope – shower hose brass nozzle and spotlight body with magnifying glass.

This work is finished using aerosol and acrylic paint.

Dimensions:  60 x 11 x 45 cm

Weight: 2500g

Year: 2017

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