What can you possible say about Ptolemy’s beautiful sea creatures? made from used hubcaps, usually found on the side of the road, these sculptures are creative and full of character; from now on you will never look at hubcaps the same.
Made entirely from re-cycled materials, these creatures bear the scars of their previous lives in the form of scratches and abrasions, adding texture and history to their existence.
“Hubcaps, for instance. Aesthetic in purpose but ultimately of very little use. They’re automatically rubbish when on the side of the road, but with a little effort and imagination I transform them into something which gives people a great deal more pleasure.
My fish try to say things about our wasteful society and about our prejudices towards value. Hopefully they will encourage people to reconsider before they discard something which apparently has no purpose.”
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