NOVICA - Gifts - Gifts for Him - Auto part chess set, 'Rustic Challenge'

A mighty battle is about to ensue between fantastical armies composed of recycled metal parts. Armando Ramirez creates an admirable chess set as he transforms an assortment of parts into two proud legions. Spark plugs become towers whereas sprockets form the base of each rugged piece. The horses' manes are made from galvanized wire and their bases are taken from a car's ignition. The same ignition components are used to make the base for the queen ...

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Armando Ramirez

“As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods.”

"Hi, I'm Armando Ramírez. All my life, I've lived in a town of artisans, and this has motivated me to create new art. As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods.”

"At first, little by little, I began to craft figures from scraps and discarded mechanical parts – mostly from cars and bicycles. And so I began to create sculptures, soldering the pieces together and giving them shape as I imagined ...

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I just purchased and received Armando's Rustic Violin. It is a very beautiful piece, and is a wonderful accent to my music room. His talent is very evident in this work of art. I will definitely ...

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