Ethereal Recycled Metal

Glittering Human Clouds by Julie Trembley Don't Look Like Scrap Metal

The sculptures of Canadian artist Julie Tremblay are made of scrap metal but the lightness of air. They look like sparkly metallic human clouds.

At present, Tremblay is, “working with scrap metal, the leftovers from metal sheets that have been used to make bottle caps as well as chicken wire,” according to an interview she did with the folks at Yatzer.

Strangely enough, Julie’s pieces made me reflect back to when I was a young and my father worked at a company that had similar scraps of metal from a manufacturing process. I loved the shape and shine of the punched metal sheets and wondered what could be done with them. I’m so happy someone else had the same thought and the creativity to craft something beautiful from them.

Ethereal Sculptures
Art and design companies can explore using scrap metal to create similar ethereal sculptures.
Recycled Art
Recyclers and art companies alike can take advantage of the growing popularity of recycled art to create new products and services.
Upcycling Materials
Manufacturers can consider upcycling leftover materials and waste streams to create new products while reducing waste and costs.

Who This Affects Most

Art and Design
Art and design companies can incorporate recycled materials and scrap metal into their products, creating unique and environmentally friendly pieces.
Recycling
Recyclers can promote the growing trend of recycled art, encouraging individuals and businesses to recycle and reduce waste.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies can explore upcycling leftover materials and waste streams to reduce waste, lower costs, and create new products.
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