German artist Mirko Siakkou-Flodin worked with students from Metro Alternative School and Mount Mercy University to create this extraordinary kinetic sculpture inspired by a dung beetle. The 8′ x 8′ x 12′ sculpture is created from scrap steel, found metals and even salvaged e-waste, while the distinctive head of the beetle itself is made of used tires. The sculpture was created for the Eco Art Festival in Cedar Rapids.
Students Create Gigantic Dung Beetle from Scrap Metal and Salvaged Tires in Iowa
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Mirko Siakkou-Flodin, 09/26/12
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coool….. Scrap metal art provides adventure without any risks that is not only exciting but is safe for society as well.