SculptorJamie Thomascertainly lives by the creed that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
The New Zealand artist creates striking animal sculptures from steel, often working with reclaimed materials.
Luckily, Thomas enjoys sharing his creative process and often posts videos onInstagram.
The results are extraordinary and speak to the real creative possibilities of using scrap metal to create fine art.
I have a good piece of mind knowing I’m doing my part for the environment.
I’m currently working on making YouTube tutorials to show people how to make horseshoe sculptures, he shares.
Starting from basic right through to expert level.
My aim is to show people exactly how to make everything you see me make.
Sculptor Jamie Thomas uses discarded horseshoes to create dynamic animal sculptures.
A farmer recently gave him 20 years worth of horseshoes to use for his artwork.
Thomas enjoys knowing his artwork does not negatively impact the environment.
