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Found Trashed Objects Delight Sculpture Artist Bruce Gray

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Meet Bruce, a guy who takes more stuff out of the trash than he puts in. Sculpture and Mobiles by Bruce Gray in Los Angeles is his unique biz. His Found Objects collection is made from articles that were pulled from dumpsters or company trash donations.

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Delight Sculpture

Artist Bruce

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By Delia Montgomery

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2009 CONDUCIVE

Woods in Bruce’s sculptures are acquired from sustainable growth trees, not rain forests. In fact Bruce is a Rainforest Action Network activist who makes custom metal creations for businesses, architects, individuals, and the film industry.

Check out his video for a peak inside his eclectic-surreal studio. Not all his sculptured art is derived from trashed objects, but it’s easy to understand why his works are displayed in many museums and art galleries. Also find Bruce’s creations frequently featured in newspapers, books, magazines, and on television.

Pictured first is Motorcycle #1 featuring model Eve Ellis. Made from heavy industrial steel found objects. Two heavy massive railroad equipment gears create wheels, a train coupling link for the seat, giant train springs for shocks, oversized chain, and a BMW R75/5 motorcycle engine with tail pipes. Slightly oversized, it almost looks ride-able! But it’s only meant to be enjoyed visually. Bruce describes it as half retro and half futuristic, – like it was used by “The Terminator,” or “Mad Max,” or some other very intense post apocalyptic character. Suitable indoors or out for $25,000

Pictured Spikeball, sized 24x24x24, is fabricated of welded railroad spikes. It can go on the floor, on a pedestal, or it can be hung from a beam or tree branch. Bruce says he thinks of welding it to a long pole so it would look like a dandelion. How cute, and available for $4,000.

The Tank Dog, sized 22x31x26, is one of a series of dogs. Each canine sculpture is unique. This one is constructed using a gas tank from a BMW motorcycle and is available for $1,500.Bruce’s sculpture productions are art in welded steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, and aluminum. To summarize his recycled style, it’s fun, colorful and visually stimulating. His sense of humor is conveyed through object works of people, animals, insects, or dinosaurs. Each is honored a unique personality.Although Bruce satisfies a unique clientele, he is truly inspiring to any trash hunter. Let’s hope his Found Objects collection continues to grow with appreciation from all.

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