Ashwinstudio art blog » engine parts

In the sculpture studio

Ashley — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:41:38 +0000

Here is a few pics of engines being dismantled ready for cleaning up and then using in sculpture and contemporary sculptural furniture.

Dismantled Engines - More Ideas

Pistons

Recycled Engine Parts - Form Ideas

Engine Blocks - Many were ceased

A new metal sculpture – Les Liens Familiaux

Ashley — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:02:43 +0000

I have finally completed a new metal sculpture from all the scrap metal and car parts I have been collecting and recycling. It is titled ‘Les Liens Familiaux’, it stands about 6ft high and is fabricated from metal tubing that I bent and welded and scrap engine and car parts. Many of the parts move and the family members can be positioned in many different directions. Moreover, depending on whether the figures are facing inwards or outwards the sculpture takes on a very different meaning…

Les Liens Familiaux

Dismantled two engines today

Ashley — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:53:39 +0000

Spent most of the day dismantling to engines with David Grant and received more scrap metal from friends. We have some really interesting parts now and lots of new ideas and still have a big threshing machine to take apart. However, the engine parts need degreasing and I need to buy a new welder.

Found objects for sculpture

Ashley — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:29:46 +0000

Had some success with sourcing interesting objects (engine parts, farm implements etc) and so far have several old engines to dismantle. But still need loads more – no such thing as too much.

Wanted scrap metal for sculpture

Ashley — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:05:23 +0000

I really need start sourcing more interesting scrap metal and found objects (metal) for sculpture. I am looking for old farm implements, train parts, engine parts. So if you know anyone in the UK who may be able to help – then please contact me.