He uses discarded objects and scrap metal to create charming animal sculptures.

From a cat to a squirrel, each elaborate piece captures the forms of its real-life counterpart in metal.

Wilson even created a praying mantis that looks like a futuristic robotic insect.

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

I dedicated a whole month to this bug and am really proud of the way it came together.

Wilsons metal mammals and insects are seriously impressive, but the artists bird sculptures are his specialty.

The talented artist is extremely prolific, too.

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Wilson recently released a flock of 100 birds on thisonline storethat sold out almost immediately.

As he continues to craft birds, Wilsons style and process has evolved over the years.

Wilson explains, As the birds evolved, I wanted their background to evolve as well.

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Wilsons upcycled work is all about valuing our environment and resources.

Check out some of Wilsons scrap metal animal sculptures below and find more from his portfolio on hiswebsite.

Upcycling artist Matt Wilson creates charming animal sculptures from scrap metal.

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

For his bird sculptures, Wilson cleverly uses spoons and forks as plumage.

Each detailed piece looks like a robotic creature that could come to life at any moment.

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson

Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures by Matt Wilson