I’m new to these forums and thought I’d introduce myself. Apart from my love for cars, I also like to up cycle and repurpose. I thought I’d share some of the items I have recycled. I resized the pictures so they’d be ok for the forum, if you want see more detailed pictures and other projects (before, after and higher res) then checkout my blog http://www.reinventingwheels.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

S13 Silvia lamp that I converted into a bedside lamp

Old tractor seat that I made into a bar stool

Vintage Vespa (beyond repair- check my blog) that I cut up and remade into a lounge chair and a laptop work station

Gun phone

Some more recent creations:

Thanks from a new Classic Z member

You should change your handle to Warhol or Picasso!

That stuff is brilliant!!!! I bet you could take it to London TATE or NYC MOM then put in a gallery and get $5k to $50k for each piece!

GO GO GO Make $$$$ from your genius!

You are an artist! Get out there and make more and sell!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703551304576261042931202326.html

Edited May 23, 201212 yr by Blue

MR 240K, I'm no artist, but that is really cool stuff! I never understood Andy Warhol's work, and I think he is overrated. That video clip is a case in point.

All of the trophys for the McPherson College CARS Car Show are made by the students. No two have been alike.

Bonzi Lon

You should change your handle to Warhol or Picasso!

That stuff is brilliant!!!! I bet you could take it to London TATE or NYC MOM then put in a gallery and get $5k to $50k for each piece!

GO GO GO Make $$$$ from your genius!

You are an artist! Get out there and make more and sell!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703551304576261042931202326.html

WOW that's a massive compliment.. thank you very much.. it's funny that you mention Picasso, the robust bull head design of this wall lamp pays respect to two of my favourite artists:

The first being Marcel Duchamp who used commercially made cult objects and, with little or no modification, displayed them under his name as works of art. The second being Pablo Picasso and his "Bull's Head" sculpture which was made from a rearranged bicycle saddle and handlebars.

I was inspired to create my own version with the addition of lights after a recent visit to the Picasso exhibition, which was held at the Art Gallery of NSW. It’s always been my philosophy that good design should evoke emotion and encourage imagination. I couldn’t help but be drawn in by the artwork as I relived the adventures of riding my bike as a child. If I make anything more, I’ll be sure to share it with you all. I doubt that will happen with the focus being on building my car

Cheers..

Although, I do have a photo that may be of interest to some of you..

BEFORE:

AFTER:

CLICK HERE FOR THE WRITE UP:

http://reinventingwheels.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/travel-back-in-time.html

MR 240K your work is great. Detroit is a artist lair from street to fine art.

Here is just one A great designer and artist in DETROIT i went to Camilo's studio

new years eve to see if could crash a party no one was there.

I want him to paint me a z car.

Take a look at Ron Finch a great artist .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGw0Dnz-axQ

A buddy told me about 20yr ago that he had his bike painted by Ron i didnt know what he was talking about. I could go on and on about DETROIT ART.

We have many new artist downtown .

I repurposed a 240Z seat so my kids and I can be comfortable when we play GT5.

Ron Finch is 'one of a kind'. Saw one of his bikes in the mid 70's, and knew then he was playing with a different deck.

Bonzi Lon

Just outside Detroit is world class academy of art Cranbrook.

About 10 years ago i worked there for about 6 weeks.

I have to go back not just for the art the grounds are like from the golden era .

Here is one artist to come out of Cranbrook not just eye candy she is for real.

http://www.cranbrookart.edu/Pages/PhotographyDept.html