It’s not a new thing and it’s not entirely automotive, however the Southland Museum & Art Gallery currently has an exhibition from a chap who turns car parts (amongst other things) into sculptures. There was a good dozen or more there but not all of them took my fancy, the Museums policy of “no flash photography” meant that my photos are below average, however they’re still good enough to show you people some of the more interesting ones;
The Metal, it's ALIVE!
All these sculptures are by Chris Meder, feel free to look him up, he’s probably got something somewhere to ogle online. Perhaps. If you’d rather just see the few more shots that I took, click the more.
Crested Fiordland Penguin
1930's Pontiac Mudguard, Exhaust Pipe Shrouds, Honda Scooter Frames
Kiwi
1926 Buick Chassis, Fan Guard, Wheel Rim, Lawn Mower Flywheel
Weta
Springs, Bumper End-cap, Steering Arms, Ball-joints, Nuts & Bolts
Blue Duck
Blue Enamel Wok, Leyland Tractor Parts, Air Cleaner Housing
Huia
Morris Minor Boot-lid, chain links, bush mount, some push-bike
Kea
1940's Chevy Truck, Green Panel, Hook, X-Member, Air Vent, Chain Links, Old Spanner
Tui
Kingfisher
Lawn Mower Motor Covers
Molly Hawk
Astrid
1926 Buick Front Chassis, Leaf Spring, Truck Rim, Differential
…and that’s that.
There were some Tuatara’s, a Morepork, some other little bits and pieces but these were the better ones, I think.
-Michael
