Elton John

Much like vinyl did a few years ago, cassette tapes seem to be having aresurgence.

So what better time to pay tribute to these portable music vessels?

PhotographerAmy Corsoncreates portraits of famous musicians with the magnetic black tape within cassette tapes.

portrait of Elton John made out of cassette tape

Elton John

Corson began her cassette tape project about a decade ago.

With no way to play them anymore, I wondered if they could be used in another way.

The very first portrait she did was Bob Dylan.

portrait of John Lennon made out of cassette tape

John Lennon

It reminded me of his curly hair and the rest is history.

I spent the entire weekend making a portrait of Dylan using just the cassette tape and some glue.

To Corson, this endeavor has allowed her to grow closer to her passions.

portrait of Dolly Parton made out of cassette tape

Dolly Parton

I love being able to combine both of these things together.

Photographer Amy Corson creates portraits of famous musicians with the magnetic black tape within cassette tapes.

Dolly Parton

I was cleaning out my closet and found a bunch of old cassette tapes.

portrait of Bruce Springsteen made out of cassette tape

Bruce Springsteen

With no way to play them anymore, I wondered if they could be used in another way.

portrait of Loretta Lynn made out of cassette tape

Loretta Lynn

portrait of Bob Dylan made out of cassette tape

Bob Dylan

portrait of Bob Marley made out of cassette tape

Bob Marley

portrait of Jerry Garcia made out of cassette tape

Jerry Garcia

portrait of George Harrison made out of cassette tape

George Harrison

portrait of Willie Nelson made out of cassette tape

Willie Nelson

portrait of Merle Haggard made out of cassette tape

Merle Haggard