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Rubber Tire Sculptures as Art


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Rubber Tire Sculptures as Art
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Recycled Art - Rubber Tire Sculptures as Art (GALLERY)
Rubber Tire Sculptures as Art
Published: Feb 3, 08
Comments: 2
Views: 8,772

These sculpture are retreads of a different kind; using old tires, the artist (whose identity we can’t seem to trace) has created something new. Artists like this need to get pumped up to do more and show the world that recycling is the “tready” thing to do.

Here are some more examples of recycled art:

12275_1_120.jpeg align=right hspace=5 vspace=2 border=0 Portraits from Recycled Junk Mail - Schimmel Art (GALLERY)

It’s true, the old saying, beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Schimmel Art is created out of recycled junk mail, ads and flyer. While most people regard unsolicited mail as an inconvenience, this artist saw it as a free tool for self-expression.  Her ultra-modern portraits are stunning to… [More]

13732_1_120.jpeg align=right hspace=5 vspace=2 border=0 Recycled Bomber Seat - MotoArt B-52 Stratofortress Ejector

Thanks to MotoArt, you can now be ejected from your own desk.  MotoArt recycles old aviation parts and reuses them to create furniture for your home or office. One of their latest innovations is the classic B-52 Stratofortress Ejector Seat.  If you know a bomber movie freak, this is the perfect ch… [More]

1468_1_120.jpeg align=right hspace=5 vspace=2 border=0 Recycled Art - Mona Lisa Made From Obsolete Motherboards

We’ve seen a number of examples of recycled art and fashion, including Ecoist Handbags Made From Candy Wrappers and a Belt Made Of Recycled Materials.  Now, Asustek, a Taiwanese electronics maker, has created the “Mona Lisa” by recycling obsolete motherboards.  The further away you get from the art,… [More]

11932_1_120.jpeg align=right hspace=5 vspace=2 border=0 Recycled Trash Sculptures - Eco-Art by El Anatsui

El Anatsui creates art from recycled objects. His sculpture tapestries installations are made out of timber, bottle caps, labels, coppers wires, washers and aluminum. The artist from Ghana focuses on the state of African culture and traditions as his subjects for his glorious recycled art. One of … [More]

11991_1_120.jpeg align=right hspace=5 vspace=2 border=0 Recycled Seatbelts as Hammocks And Pillows - Rockabye Car Parts (GALLERY)

Inghua Ting designs pillows and hammocks that are made from dead stock and recycled seat belts. These snooze-time must-haves are especially great outdoors as they are weather-resistant. Ting produces the highest quality products with minimal environmental impact.  She was drawn to the possibility o… [More]

11130_1_120.jpeg align=right hspace=5 vspace=2 border=0 Top 13 Recycled Fashions (SUPER GALLERY)

A huge wave in recycled fashions has taken over the clothing industry, the green movement inspiring environmentally aware designers to get creative in eco-friendly ways. The trick is keeping the fashion wearable. Wearing tires, candy wrappers, recycled billboard ads, juice boxes or audio cassette ta… [More]

References:  hautenature.blogspot, ecofriend.org

Filed In:  art autos eco lifestyle








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FOUR WAYS TO REACT: vote, favorite, add more examples of Recycled Art or comment about Rubber Tire Sculptures as Art.

Bianca Bartz on Feb 4, 08  4,464 Trends   3,530 Comments
Wow, these are really amazing
Bianca Bartz on Feb 4, 08  4,464 Trends   3,530 Comments +1
Favorited by Natalia Vyatkina on Jun 18, 08
Favorited by Katie Cordrey on Jan 3, 09
John M. Carlton on Sep 23, 09  0 Trends   5 Comments
Why no credits to the artist(s)? "Artists like this need to get pumped up to do more and show the world that recycling is the “tready” thing to do." Isn't going to happen with properly crediting the artist(s)
John M. Carlton on Sep 23, 09  0 Trends   5 Comments +1

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