Mechanical works of Christopher Conte
Dec 29
Christopher Conte’s mechanical masterpieces uses many found or recycled gadgets including watch parts, sewing machine accessories and cogs and gears from different appliances making them look like they came straight out of Sci-Fi movies. Some of his sculptures are being shown in various museums across America. You can visit his site to see more of his works. Designer’s Depot: the best...
Fallen Soldier Sculpture by Banksy
Dec 23
Banksy, the world renowned street artist has just recently created an indoor sculpture, aptly entitled ‘Fallen Soldier’. The said piece is a classic marble sculpture of a Roman soldier, but is seems to have fallen to the ground and broken into pieces, on it’s side there is a yellow sign that reads: “Caution, Wet Floor”. via: mymodernmet.com Designer’s Depot: the best source...
Corks Masterpieces by Ciro Califano
Dec 16
Ciro Califano is an artist from Italy who uses corks as his only material in reproducing miniature versions of historical buildings and structures like the Roman Aqueduct in France, the Saracen Tower, the Church of Monte Albino, and many others. Ever since he was a boy, he had always dreamed of being able to show the world his remarkable talents. Opportunity came ten years ago, via his...
Dragon Sculpture can change into Ring of Flowers
Dec 06
This cool sculpture was made by Tomoo Yamaji. It literally tranforms from a dragon into a ring of flowers without needing to removing any parts. When we are threatened by evil, “it” will appear before us in the form of the dragon and prevent the evil with its fierce face and roar then bring peace to us. After that, “it” will transform into the form of the flower to continue quietly...
Dominic Wilcox’s Watch Sculptures
Sep 22
Dominic Wilcox has created a series of miniature time-based sculptures using a collection of vintage watches and customised model figures. By attaching tiny figures onto the second and minute hands of each watch, Wilcox has made unique, animated scenes from everyday observations and imagined situations. Designer’s Depot: the best source for artists, designers and art...
Recycled Tire Sculptures by Yong Ho Ji
Jul 28
Yong Ho Ji, a Korean artist uses old tires to make cool sculptures of animals including sharks, horses, monsters, etc. The story he is trying to convey is a warning about the dangers of genetic manipulation. Ho’s concept of mutants grew out of his life in Seoul, where there is fierce political debate over genetic engineering. In school, Yong Ho read Darwin and was galvanized by how his...
