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He hoists the barbells under the watchful eye of his trainer. Spark plugs form the powerful bodies. These muscular weightlifters are crafted from an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts. Armando Ramírez recycles them as rustic art.

This sleek, handsome motorcross bike is designed by Mexico’s Armando Ramirez. He crafts it by hand with an intriguing assortment of metal pieces, thereby taking the art of recycling to new heights. He’s taken a car’s rocker arm, clutch, chains and a sparkplug. Metal sheets, tubes and screws complete this handsome motorcross bike.

Ramírez prefers not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

This gleaming biplane is ready to soar above uncharted lands in an exclusive design by Mexico's Armando Ramirez. This original artist transforms the discarded metal pieces off a die machine into the plane's propellers, spark plug body, and wings. These are held in place with thick wires. The wings' rotors are made from cogs that once were part of a car's electric system. The plane's axis tail is cut from a metal tube. Finally, Ramirez uses screws to simulate the plane's headlights.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

This motorcycle of classic inspiration is built by Armando Ramirez from an intriguing collection of recycled metal pieces, some extracted from cars. The tires are bearings from a car's electrical system and the hubcaps are electric coils. The motorbike's fuel tank was once a rocker arm from an automotive ignition. The engine is shaped from a cogwheel as well as a timing chain.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

Crafted by hand, this beautiful cross depicts a red rose amid floral motifs. Pedro Alba works in the style of Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery, creating an elegant ceramic cross to display on the wall.