Most people see something that belongs in a dump when they look at a screw, car part, or an old fork on the ground. Brian Mock, an upcycle revolutionist who is making incredible sculptures out of reclaimed materials, sees more material rather than junk.
Mock explains:
Giving old, everyday objects a new life as one sculpture is an artistically demanding, yet gratifying process. My work is designed to emphasize resourcefulness and encourage viewer engagement. Audience reactions fuel my creativity and help me bring my visions to life.
The talented artist grew up in Portland, Oregon. He started to draw pictures at a young age, and as he grew older, he began painting and woodcarving. In the 1990s, he developed his passion for sculpting with recycled metal. Then, he taught himself how to weld, and that was all he needed, with his imagination, he was able to make the most amazing pieces of art. Some sculptures include robots, animals, people, cars, and other symbolic and custom objects that, besides decorative, can also be functional too. Over the years, his technique has improved and evolved even more.
Some of the artist’s creations are so impressive in size that he often places himself or his dog in photos for scale so the audience can truly appreciate its glory.
The artist said:
My sculptures are made entirely from reclaimed items and materials (almost all metal, but sometimes I’ll add bits of plastic for color). I like that people interact with them; they have fun looking for objects they can identify. It started as a hobby, but as I got better at sculpting, I turned it into a full-time profession.
Mock’s work can be seen around the world from galleries in New York to Maui, in public spaces, and many publications, including a pair of art books. Several luxury hotels across the U.S. have purchased his sculptures, along with “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” museum.
The photos below show Brian’s incredible sculptures. For further information, check out his website, Facebook or Instagram.
