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Andrea Petrachi’s Mechanical Creatures

August 13, 2012

Via Colossal: Mechanical Sculptures Built from Discarded Objects by Andrea Petrachi

Mechanical Sculptures Built from Discarded Objects by Andrea Petrachi sculpture recycling

Calculators, old cameras, pliers, knives, and even electric razors become creatures in Andrea Petrachi‘s sculptures.

Despite their sleek design, the characters are quite whimsical, often taking the persona of faces and heads removed from dolls and other children’s toys. Petrachi says his work is generally a symbol of our cultures out-of-control consumerism. See much more in his portfolio. (via daily art fixx)

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