A bonnet made from lawnmower blades is part of Peter McFarlane’s heralded series of First Nation masks and head dresses created from used objects (chainsaws, shovels, rototiller blades and more). Based in British Columbia, where he is represented by Pegasus Gallery, McFarlane is a sculptor, painter and installation artist.
Wolf 20.5 x 8 x 31 (in), mixed media, recycled chainsaw parts
Home (above) is a silverware nest made from old silver spoons, knives and forks, which McFarlane calls “a nostalgic view of youth” that also reflects his own “empty nest” with children left from home.
Grinder, 16 x 18 x 12 x 31 (in), mixed media
Raven Stealing the (Home) Life, 14 x 27 x 36 in
Peter McFarlane’s website, here.
Artist statement, here.
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Inventive, intriguing, esthetically pleasing AND environmentally correct.
I think that captures it perfectly. I’m so amazed by the metalworking skill. Must be very hard to do.
Very intriguing and a great way to recycle old stuff into something new-old fusion: past, present and future fused together in material, theme and shape.
Fusion is a great description, thanks.
these are amazing!!!
Completely agree. Thanks.
Amazing and honorable! The first piece is very eye catching.
Love that word, too: honorable. Very fitting.
OMG! I just sucked in my breath as soon as the first image appeared! You see many people do these sorts of sculptures with reclaimed metal objects, but this is probably the finest/best I’ve ever seen (IMHO). Gotta share this!
That’s all true. The head-dress is both moving and stunning. Know exactly what you mean.
i agree.
to be so warm & inviting but created from such cold & unforgiving material!
there’s nothing out of place in any of them, not even a feather!
So exceptionally crafted, including in the contrast between warm and cold, as you say.
How utterly pure and revelatory…just wow. The head-dress and bird nest are breathtaking. Thank you!
Pure is such a great word for this. Thank you.