Recycle Recycle Recycle!
This is constantly being drilled into our heads these days and that's not a bad thing at all! But sometimes, you're not sure how to recycle some products, like old car tires, or any tires for that point. So, when we saw these AMAZING pieces of art we HAD to share it with you!
"Korean artist, Yong Ho Ji, recycles old tires and turns them into incredible works of art! From animals to humans and even animal/human hybrids, these tire sculptures are truly amazing!" -Twisted Sifter Article
"...Created by welding iron together to make a frame to support the tires, Yong Ho Ji uses different types of tires depending on the form, part, and muscle that he wishes to express. For example, in a face, a softer and thinner bicycle tire is used, and in the lines of the nose, mouth, chin, and cheekbones, rougher mountain-bike tires are used. The chin is expressed with a motorcycle tire. A larger automobile tire is used for the neck, and mountain-bike tires or tractor tires are used to emphasize parts of the body. To express the tension of a muscle, he also uses worn-out tires." -Galvanize Design Article
It's all about creative license and design!
For any of you who are curious to know, Yong Ho Ji obtained his Masters in Fine Arts in 2008 from New York University, New York. He also received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture at Hongik University, Seoul in 2005.
With a host of solo and group exhibitions under his belt, you can find permanent collections of Yong Ho Ji’s works at: the International Contemporary Art Foundation / 21C Museum; West Collection; Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul.
You can also find a gallery of all Yong Ho Ji’s work on his official website at: http://yonghoji.com/db/" -Twisted Sifter Article
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