Works of Art From Utilitarian Garden Tools
February 27, 2012 by Robin Plaskoff Horton
Photo via Cal Lane.
Artist Cal Lane wields her welder’s torch into steel objects like wheelbarrows and shovels, cutting into them delicate and intricate lace patterns transforming the once utilitarian tools into works of art.
Photo via Cal Lane.
Photo via Cal Lane.
Living on a Putnam, NY property belonging to one of her collectors, Lane has also in her spare time exercised another kind of creativity–painting the house, installing a koi pond, and planting an herb garden.
Category: Creating, Garden Art
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— February 28, 2012 @ 03:31
Wow! Really wonderful artwork.
— February 28, 2012 @ 04:16
With tools like this, who needs a garden? perfect for city apartments.
— February 28, 2012 @ 09:08
Cal Lane – you are my Goddess!!! LOVE IT, MADLY!
— February 28, 2012 @ 09:14
Sexy, shameless, and Glamorous! Love it! Where can I buy?
— February 28, 2012 @ 10:24
most stunning works of art from everyday hand tools absolutely beautiful
— February 28, 2012 @ 10:35
Beautiful!
— February 28, 2012 @ 21:29
I have NEVER seen these before! They’re amazing, and so beautiful.
I know just the place for these…
— February 29, 2012 @ 08:34
Oh my goodness. WANT! These are stunning.
— March 5, 2012 @ 19:56
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— March 13, 2012 @ 08:42
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— September 6, 2012 @ 13:52