NOVICA Metallic Metal Eco-Friendly Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Plane'

NOVICA works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer! About this item: This sculpture will make a fantastic gift for that plane-obsessed friend. Armando Ramirez handcrafts it from a combination of recycled auto and bicycle metal parts, and gives it a rough, rustic finish for added grit. The Mexican artisan has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. The popularity of his designs has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.Features a rustic, rugged finishPromotes recycling and reduces waste About our Artist: Born in a Mexican town famed for its traditional artistry, Armando Ramirez dreamed of creating something new. 'As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods. I began to craft figures from scrap and discarded mechanical parts, mostly from cars and bicycles. Thanks to the creativity that God gave me, today I have an enjoyable and better way of life.'...