What The Folk Art!

New exhibitor at our Edison, NJ show  December 2-3-4, 2011. 

“What The Folk Art” is a collection of one-of-a-kind assemblage art sculptures by Tom Shelton. Each recycled robot is unique and has a personality of its own.

The components used by the artist are found objects, recycled from yard sales, thrift stores, and even the trash. Some of these “upcycled” works incorporate vintage items that have now been transformed and given a second life through art. These pieces are durable enough to keep around the house on counters, shelves, or mantles, but are not designed to be played with by children or animals, so please be sure to treat your robot with respect.

If you have a tin, teapot, or what-have-you that is near and dear to your heart, consider the idea of transforming it into a piece of art. Tom would be glad to breathe new life into your old piece through sculpture.

"Coo Coo." He's an upcycled sculpture made of found objects. He's made of an old metal hollowed-out clock, fork legs, and other recycled pieces. He's mounted on a piece of old wood. "Coo Coo" measures about 8" tall. His wooden base is about 11" wide X 3.5" deep.         

This is "Blueberry." He's an upcycled sculpture made of found objects. He's made of a an old metal sugar sifter, a teapot, a fork arm, wooden parts, and other recycled pieces.

"Sweet Tooth." He's an upcycled sculpture made of found objects. He's made of an old bright orange tea pot with some distress, a Reese's tin can, forks, and other random material. His colors are dramatic and perfect for Halloween decor. His head also comes off and can be used to store your chocolates, or whatever.