Video: On iron dogs. Doug Makemson Metal Sculpture Park
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Monumental sculptures Doug Machemson, huge iron dogs-robots made of scrap metal, resemble the inhabitants of the famous planet Shelezyak from the fantastic story of Kir Bulychev. Unless they decorate this unknown celestial body at all, but a park near the airport in Atlanta. " Dog sculpture park"this is the name of this local landmark among the people. A real man, stern and strong, Doug Makemson works with huge metal blocks, parts of agricultural and other industrial units, car wreckage, production waste from scrap yards. The first stage, preparation of the material, is the most difficult. laborious and dirty, it consists of cutting, welding and soldering, forging and grinding this metal goodness. So you get something like a frame, a powerful body of the future sculpture. a larger carcass of the same iron "flesh".
The main goal pursued by the sculptor, who works with such "inanimate" and harsh material as scrap metal, is to make his works look as "alive" as possible, taking into account all the accompanying nuances. And I must say, he succeeds. Especially with regard to the "physiognomy" of iron robotic dogs. They really look realistic, sometimes intimidating, sometimes funny or cute. A significant achievement, any person who has had to work with rough metal will say.
By the way, despite the fact that iron dogs do not look so friendly, these sculptures are very popular with children who willingly explore giant monuments, take pictures nearby, and even try to climb on horseback to those parts that they are able to reach. Read more about Doug Mikemson's sculptures on his website.
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