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Scrap Metal Art by James Corbett

By Paul Crowe

Scrap metal Morgan racer by James Corbett
Scrap metal Morgan racer by James Corbett

One man’s junk is another man’s art, at least it can be with a little work and a good eye. James Corbett of Australia is the latest example of an artist working in scrap metal and his pieces are pretty sweet. He uses parts of old cars to create all sorts of machines, animals and people and I think his metal work would look good on display most anywhere gearheads congregate. You don’t need to be a gearhead to appreciate this work, but the transition from functional to artistic makes you look a bit longer before tossing those leftovers from your last project.

Thanks for the tip, Gordon!

Link: John Davies Gallery

Related: Motorcycle Art from Watch Parts
Related: Michael Ulman Motorcycle Sculptures

More photos below:

Scrap metal tractor by James Corbett
Scrap metal tractor by James Corbett
Scrap metal matchless by James Corbett
Scrap metal matchless by James Corbett
James Corbett with his Orangutan
James Corbett with his Orangutan

Posted on November 10, 2010 Filed Under: Down Time, Motorcycle Art


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Comments

  1. B50 Jim says

    November 10, 2010 at 10:17 am

    Wonderful! It looks like a classic Brooklands poster rendered in metal. Shows what some old junk, lots of imagination and scads of talent can do.

  2. Mule says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    I like the big “Minkey” best!

  3. Hawk says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Hey, you’re welcome Paul.

    “Gordon” aka Hawk

  4. Tinman says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    Dont underestimate the amount of talent needed to make one of those sculptures look so great, Far beyond the bounds of mortal man!!

  5. James says

    November 10, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Brilliant! Well done man.

  6. todd says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    wow!

  7. Andrew says

    November 11, 2010 at 1:48 am

    Absolutely fantastic! Seriously cool art!

  8. Hooper says

    December 5, 2010 at 10:55 am

    looking for a coffee table book for christmass. yours would be spectacular… don’t see one for sale, please consider in the future!

  9. steve oatway says

    April 24, 2011 at 2:00 am

    G Day James

    love ya work mate awesome junk art

    steve o

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