A New Kind of Garbage Collecting: Edouard Martinet Turns Scraps Into Art

It takes true vision to see the beauty in scraps of disregarded metal. Sculptor Edouard Martinet combines artistry, precision and elegance in his inventive collection of insects, reptiles, fish and birds. Using small screws, he fastens the metal together to create decidedly realistic pieces that can take months or even years to complete.

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