Amazing sculptures from old tires from Yong Ho Ji

The statue of the roaring lion made of tires.New word in the world of recycling: Korean artist recycles old tires by transforming them into works of art.

Giant spider Yong Ho JI.

In a recent issue of waste disposal is becoming increasingly important. That Korean artist Yong Ho JI (Yong Ho Ji) has decided to contribute to the solution of this problem. Instead of the usual materials that are used all the sculptors, JI chose the unusual tires.

Unusual the making of automobile tires.

Among the works of Korean you can see not only the statue of fauna, but also human figures, and even non-existent beings who have traced the features and human and animal at the same time.

The striking similarity between the works of Yong Ho JI with real animals.

Yong Ho JI received the degree of bachelor of Fine arts in the field of "sculpture" in Herrixka University (Hongik University) in Seoul. Later he became a master of Fine arts in 2008, graduating from new York University. Now JI can be seen at various exhibitions in the museums of Seoul and new York.

When art intersects with concern for the environment.

The work of Yong Ho JI is as follows: on the prepared frame he carefully attaches pieces of tires so that as accurately as possible to display the anatomy of the animal, which is created. One such piece, the artist takes about three months. The duration is determined by the size and complexity of the sculpture.

Human statue in full growth.

The Earth's environment pollutes the variety of waste that was produced from oil. In addition to rubber, with plastic, the decomposition of which takes time.

Source: www.novate.ru