romantic anniversary gifts

Love knows no boundaries and its force has the power to transform scrap metal pieces and auto parts into a sculpture with strong romantic undertones. Armando Ramírez recycles spark plugs into the lovers' bodies, thick wires for their arms and limbs, and discarded pieces from a die machine for their heads and feet. The bench and base are made of metal sheets from die machines. Ramírez masters this original art form as he successfully conveys the warmth of emotion with cold metal pieces.

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.

Proffering a heart for love, this sculpture by Luitpol inspires admiration. Luitpol treasures the elegance of aesthetic minimalism as he contrasts the fiery red glow of the heart with the luminous metallic glow of aluminum.

Titled "Un corazón para un amor" in Spanish.

"I pay tribute to love, the love of a couple, love for the family, children, friends. Love toward the world in which we live, so that it is better and better. A world filled with peace and hope – all this is reflected in my work through a simple heart. If you look closely, you'll see that they are two halves. Wedding rings form the heads of two people who hold hands," says Peruvian artisan Marco Floríndez. He sculpts this evocative piece of red steel.

Marco Florindez celebrates family with this beautiful sculpture inspired by his relationship with his daughter. Depicting a father and daughter who face each other, he creates the shape of a heart from their two bodies. At the same time the heart shapes alfa, symbolizing the infinite love they have for each other. Applications of cotton fabric complete the steel image.

"The tree of hearts is designed from personal inspiration. It's a metaphor of hope as I imagined a tree with heart-shaped fruits that when ripe, a person could pick and give as a present, or perhaps exchange, or else give to people who need to be more sensitive towards others, and why not be more to sensitive to the environment?" says Luitpol as he shares his reflections. "The boy jumping up and down shows his happiness at being next to the tree of hearts and feeling the effects of its fruits: love, peace, unity, and sensibility."

Titled "Árbol de corazones" in Spanish.