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Mexico's Armando Ramírez achieves an enviable feat as he recycles nuts and bolts into a vivid sculpture. He conjures the image of a man sitting on a bench, leisurely reading the paper with his dog by his side. Ramírez transforms a regular sparkplug into the man's body. His head is made from a discarded piece off a die machine and his hat is made with discarded pieces off a die machine. The dog's body is made with parts with wires and a car's clutch, while it's ears are made from die pieces. The bench is made from the discarded pieces off a die machine.
Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
You can find our auto part sculpture 'Rustic Friends' by Armando Ramirez in categories such as Eco-Friendly Sculpture and Metal Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Confronting Adversity
This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.
Microcredit Financing
Armando Ramirez has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $3500 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to buy materials and also a machine for soldering his metal art.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Enabling Education
Armando's income helps pay for the education of his two daughters.
"As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods."
Latest Update"I've been working with you now since 2002 and I consider you as part of my own family. I had the privilege of having one of your... read more