Barbara franc

London-based upcycling artist Barbara Franc uses materials that would otherwise end up in a trash can and add up to the billions of tons of waste we accumulate every year to create amazing sculptures full of movement and unique characters. If you look closely into these lively animals in realistic shapes, you'll notice kitchen utensils, keys, watches, guitar strings, cans—things you've probably been hoarding at some point and never thought they could be brought to life again. Cleverly…

Cats are another favourite animal of mine that I love to try to sculpt, not always easy as they have such sinuous forms but well worth attempting to make.

Inspired by the forms of animals artist Barbara Franc seeks to capture a sense of motion as she recreates a variety of wildlife from birds to horses using reclaimed materials such as old food tins. Via her artist statement: I have always been fascinated by the shapes and sculptural forms of animals, they present a never-ending source of inspiration to me. I try to capture a feeling of their movement and presence in my sculpture. More

Barbara Franc is a very creative sculptor and passionate about creating masterpieces using different forms of wire and most of the time uses discarded metal,

Barbara Franc sculptor using recycled metals including tin and copper to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form.

Barbara Franc sculptor using recycled metals including tin and copper to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form.

'My Neighbour's Hen'

Barbara Franc sculptor using recycled metals including tin and copper to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form.

The wonderful Roger Billcliffe Gallery is hosting their Summer exhibition from 27th June- 31st July. three of my pieces will be on show up there in Glasgow, two of my textile dogs and this new piece ‘Chicken with attitude’ If you are in the area please do drop in to have a look. 134 Blythswo

You may see a hunk of junk, but this artist sees her next animal sculpture full of personality.