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Two-Wheeled Timepiece Sculptures

Dan Tanenbaum Crafts Intricate Watch Parts Motorcycles

— September 24, 2011 — Autos
After seeing some miniature watch parts motorcycles online and then learning the two-wheeled treasures were not for sale, Ontario artist Dan Tanenbaum, a compulsive watch-collector with a nagging need to create, turned disappointment to inspiration and set to work. Using spare watch bits and cast-off parts, he made his first watch parts motorcycle sculpture and was hooked. “What I like most about building these pieces,” he says, “is that there really isn't a wrong way of building them. With so many custom bikes out there, I have the freedom to think outside the box."

Not wanting others to be disappointed as he was, Dan Tanenbaum accepts custom orders for his watch parts motorcycles so long as folks are willing to wait. “Each bike takes around a week for me to build,” he says. “The bikes have proven to be an amazing outlet for my creative side. I continue to enjoy the mediation that goes along with building these unique pieces.”

Implications - In a throw-away society, discarded, broken, surplus and previously used materials are cheap and abundant. Finding new ways to use them provokes fresh thinking about old objects. Adapting materials at hand to meet a need is both emotionally satisfying and environmentally responsible. Rather than establishing a concept to drive material choice, materials drive concept development and open creative solutions that might not be considered otherwise.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Sculptures - The trend of creating sculptures from repurposed materials like watch parts can create unique art pieces while promoting environmental sustainability.
2. Customized Art - Custom orders for watch parts motorcycles allow artists to express their creativity and form a closer bond with their clients.
3. Functional Art - Functional art made from discarded materials can add a unique touch to home decor while preserving the environment.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - This industry can benefit from the trend of upcycling materials to create unique and sustainable art pieces.
2. Custom Manufacturing - Custom orders for watch parts motorcycles can be a profitable business opportunity in the manufacturing industry.
3. Home Decor - The use of upcycled materials to create functional art can provide an opportunity for the home decor industry to incorporate sustainable practices.
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