Artist transforms scrap metal into animated figurines｜Taiwan News

Anything can be transformed into art with the right skill. One artist in Kaohsiung uses scrap metal like discarded forks, spoons, and screws to create cute and imaginative pieces. He transforms unwanted metal from everyday life into animated works of art.

Chiu Ying-chou
Artist
These Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing figures were all created using door locks.

These cute figurines were all made by Chiu Ying-chou using scrap metal.

Chiu Ying-chou
Artist
This is a scorpion made using spoons and pliers.

Using discarded cutlery and tools, this innovative artist transforms cold metal into lively and engaging works of art.

Chiu Ying-chou
Artist
Here’s a gondola, drop tower, and Ferris wheel.

Chiu used nuts and screws to create a miniature amusement park with moving parts. He loved to draw comics when he was young, but was unexpectedly inspired by metal works he saw one day in a department store.

Chiu’s mother
He said to me, “Mom, there’s a robot on the 13th floor. If I had the right machine, I could make that too.” I said he was being smug, but a few days later he made an airplane at a factory and showed it to me. It was amazing!

By cutting and welding scrap metal, Chiu has created wonderful works of art, even earning him the grand prize at Taiwan’s first Steel Art Festival. His works mostly focus on humans, animals, and vehicles, incorporating his background in automotive repair.

Chiu Ying-chou
Artist
It can move and has an engine. I have some basic knowledge, so I created a car.

With over 1,000 works at home, he isn’t willing to sell them even for a high price. Chiu has used his artistic prowess to transform scrap materials into his own kingdom of metal.

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