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Inventive Propane Seating Creations

Sculptor Colin Selig Transforms Propane Tanks into Benches

— May 29, 2013 — Art & Design
American sculptor Colin Selig has been transforming old propane tanks into impressive sleek benches. These unusual looking seating creations come in a variety of colors and styles. Selig's benches introduce a crafty, creative way to recycle these otherwise ugly tanks.

The shapes of these intriguing bench designs definitely vary. One of these fantastic propane park benches is fire engine red and really resembles a pair of lips. Looking at it, it's hard to believe it was ever a propane tank at all. Another of Selig's incredible propane tank creations has a yellowish color to it and looks a lot like a set of large bunny ears. A few of these interesting recycled seating creations still vaguely resemble propane tanks in a way, but they look amazing and make for a more interesting bench.

These fantastic propane tank benches by sculptor Colin Selig are stunning, useful and cleverly designed.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Furniture - There is a growing trend of transforming everyday objects into functional and stylish furniture pieces, like sculptor Colin Selig's propane tank benches.
2. Creative Recycling - The use of unconventional materials for artistic and practical purposes, such as repurposing old propane tanks into eye-catching seating creations, is becoming popular.
3. Sustainable Design - Designers are increasingly focusing on creating environmentally friendly furniture and products, like the eco-conscious propane tank benches by Colin Selig.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore opportunities in upcycling and creative recycling to create unique and eco-friendly products.
2. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industry can embrace the use of unconventional materials and techniques to create innovative and thought-provoking artworks, like Colin Selig's propane tank benches.
3. Environmental Sustainability - The environmental sustainability industry can promote and support designers and artists who incorporate recycled and repurposed materials in their creations, such as the propane tank benches by Colin Selig.
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