People are slowly becoming more aware of their effects on the planet and environments around them. As we awaken to the realities of pollution and other serious environmental issues, we need to find ways to solve our "man made" problems. Upcycling is a way of converting our garbage into other things which can be used and enjoyed again.
These sculptural pieces by Rick Ladd evoke a baroque furniture feel to the pieces. The complexity and inventiveness of the bottle caps make this ordinary chair and mirror into fine works of art worthy of showing in any gallery.
These colourful pieces also by Rick Ladd are part of his baroque style furniture series utilizing bottle caps as means of transformation. The mounting of the clock faces on both the dresser and the chair add a certain grace to the pieces while still feeling very heavily baroque. He has recycled thousands of bottle caps from his local bar into artistic, sculptural furniture which has been shown at many galleries and museums.
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Incredible stuff!!
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Brilliant!
I adore you!
very intresting,
it is good to know that we can make something beautiful out of garbage
This is amazing stuff! Just goes to show that whatever we throw away – however small – has some intrinsic value somewhere else!
I’m so glad you guys like this! It’s amazing what people can do when they really set their minds to using less and especially, discarding less. We should really look twice at what we’re throwing away each day and decide if that is really the best choice. Thanks everyone!!!
Hi,
I LOVED this-very cool
Brilliant!!! I want to have a go!
Love it! You come across some of the most amazing stuff. I really enjoy reading your blog.
great piece.
Great piece,. Tere are some talented people about
Gave it a REDDIT nudge.
-Kewl!
-thestickman
This is amazing!
Great piece, thanks!
What an amazing show of art and creativity. Great piece Paula,
Thanks for being so supportive everyone! Glad you like it as much as I do.
Wonderful!!! Great art, great idea and great blog!
i think that that bottle cap work is magnificant but how about you check out my pictures their url’s are:
http://www.picable.com/Art/Photography/Dangerous-Hummer.299339
and
http://www.picable.com/Art/Digital-Art/Bean-Laden.299661
This is truly amazing.
This is truly amazing!
This is great. I’ve been collecting individual caps, but recycling my repeats, now I’m packrating them all for a big project. Check out the cork head — a mask made of corks:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71531951@N00/51544548/
or the topographical map of Minnesota, in corks!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71531951@N00/51544512/in/photostream/
These are awesome!!!! My boyfriend has been collecting beer bottle tops for ages and has wanted to do something them….now he’s got some idea of what he can do!!! Just wondering though,what is the best way to attach them to something like a mirror or a table, etc?????
Amazing creations especially the portrait!
This artist John Unger has got something good going on and I like it! Glad you found & featured his work. Wish I had his kind of talent too.
This is GREAT!! I have similar work:
http://www.bottlecapartwork.com
-Alan
I love your work Alan! It’s sort of like mosaic tiles except with bottle caps. I’d definitely recommend readers to take a peak at your work. I’d love to see more work in your portfolio. Also, if you’re looking for a supply of Smirnoff Ice caps, I’m your girl!!
spectacular stuff im impressed and motivated!!!!
this is stupid
Хм… После прочтения даже мне тема стала интересна.