Ward Walker's front yard is filled with old drain pipes, sewer rings, industrial gears, garage-door springs and assorted parts from old cars, trucks and tractors. That was their first life, anyway. In ...

What you may find in a junkyard, Shelly Gilmore takes and turns into art. Gilmore, a North Idaho artist, said she calls it scrap metal art. She takes metal others have discarded and uses it as parts ...

The American artist is known for her rhythmic abstract works made from salvaged metal and paint skins; these creations hover enchantingly between sculpture and painting and have a visceral presence.

“Art’s ability to reveal truth and beauty is uniquely human, a way for us to help each other understand the world.” Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter ...

Old motors, gears, an ancient lawn mower and other scrap metal fill the shelves and cover the floor of Dan King's blacksmith shop. To the untrained eye, it's junk. To King, it's the beginning of art.

The “scrap-a-day” journaling trend turns ordinary paper scraps into art, blending creativity, sustainability, and daily mindfulness. By adding one small item—like a receipt or leaf—each day, ...