This Artist Creates a Unique Sculptures and Landscapes from Bullet Shells and Cartridges
Federico Uribe transforms common objects, such as sneakers, into colorful figures that stretch the limits of a given material’s original use and value. Born in Colombia, the artist moved to the United States to study painting, but he abandoned his painting practice in the early 2000s to create sculptures and installations of human figures and animals.
He uses readymade materials in innovative ways; golf balls, for example, serve as the fleece of sheep in some sculptures. Painting remains an important formal influence for Uribe, who often integrates paintbrushes and colored pencils into his works.
Explaining the impetus for including such items, the artist has said, “Colored pencils are essentially lines of color that you can make in any size. So essentially it’s a line of color that you can build with.”
More Inspiring Stories
Meet Raptor Lamp 2.0 - LED Light In Jurassic Park Style
Putin Pencil Sharpener Is a Bestselling Item On Etsy
Artist Christian Pierini Creates Fantastic and Detailed Portraits Using Instruments and Objects
Artist Uses His Feet To Create Gigantic ‘Game Of Thrones’ Snow Art In French Alps
World's Largest Hammock Installed In New Jersey
Indian Paper Artist Creates Mindblowing Papercuts
Digital Artist Explores The Hidden Darkness In The World Through Her Revealing Illustrations
Splendid Vintage Snaps Of Young Girls With Very Big Hair In The 1980s
This Artist Creates Super-Abusive And Cute NSFW Greeting Cards
Artist Jeff Koons Installs A Giant Inflatable Ballerina In The Heart Of New York
Gorgeous Photos Make Star Wars Toys Look Like Real, Life-Sized Ships
In 1928 The Original Mickey Mouse Looked A Little Bit Different And Not So Loveable
Artist's Series Depicts 'Game Of Thrones' Characters Drawn As Pin-Up
Fist Bump with Traffic Signals
A Photographer’s Backdrops Move to The Foreground
This Artist Creates Dazzling Realistic Portraits Of Pictures In Pictures
Comedian Creates Hilarious Fake Products And Places Them In Stores
Artist Creates Impressive Portraits Using The Humble Kitchen Salt
Pac-Man Suit Takes A Bite Out Of Corporate Fashion
This Artist Turns Everyday Objects Into Surreal Pop Art Photo Collages
"Origin Of The Beginning": Surreal Woden Installations Inspired By The Childhood Memories Of Levi van Veluw
A Glitched Vintage Plymouth Stands On End In A Canadian Parking Lot
French Street Artist Takes Recycling To Another Level By Transforming Discarded Mattresses Into Delicious Food Sculptures
This Artist Upcycles Textile Waste Into Beautiful And Elegant Resin Stools