quirky sculpture

Seated on a tree stump, Don Quixote reads a book. Armando Ramirez depicts the beloved character from Miguel de Cervantes' 17th century novel, sculpting the idealistic knight from recycled metal. Sheet metal scraps, a spark plug, screws and wire all find a new life in this handcrafted sculpture.

The artisan does not give his works a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

A robotic hand flashes the peace symbol in this whimsical sculpture by Armando Ramirez. Recycling a variety of materials, the Mexican artisan creates a very original statuette. The hand is crafted of sheet metal, tubes and wire, and spark plugs appear as fingers.

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

Armando Ramirez recreates one of the most beloved dog breeds using an eclectic mix of scrap metal parts. He combines gears, screws, and bicycle chains to sculpt a schnauzer with its characteristic stance and mustache. Gift it to your dog-loving friend or - better yet - a proud schnauzer owner! Armando's sculptures have a rustic, unpolished finish. Smudges and scratches may be present on the piece and have been intentionally left there by the artist.

Armando Ramirez has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

Seated close on a park bench, sweethearts snuggle and talk between quick kisses and shared laughter. Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez transforms recycled bicycle and automobile parts into a charming statuette of rustic, endearing appeal.

About his work, Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez says “As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods.” He is proud to present his designs in this key rack, made from upcycled auto parts for a modern, industrial look. A stern owl stands guard over household keys in this rack, which pairs perfectly with any doorway.

The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

This hard-working executive sits in front of his computer under the glare of a desk lamp, phone always nearby. The statuette is fabulously detailed and rich in expressiveness, a feat considering that all of the components are metallic. Armando Ramírez shapes the executive with a car's spark plug for the body, pieces off a die machine for the head and wires for the arms and legs. What once was a window screen is now the keyboard, and the rest of this admirable sculpture includes upcycled sheets of metal, wires, and further pieces discarded off a die.

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

Uncanny in its resemblance, this sculpture is crafted using various recycled metal auto parts to depict a forklift. Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez creates this home decor piece for the mechanics enthusiast in your life, working with a passion for converting recycled materials. This piece is made from screws, nuts, bike chain, and other pieces of scrap metal.

After collecting metal pieces from different sources, Armando Ramirez creates this gorgeous sculpture to spread a message of freedom and adventure. As an expert in the field, the Mexican artisan creates this little bike with a cute basket, all polished to add a luminous and tender accent to your home decor.