Iran’s ‘Iron Man’ turns scrap into Global Art: Video
Iranian sculptor Hasan Keshavarz is gaining attention for transforming discarded scrap metal into striking works of art, earning him the nickname “Iron Man” in Iran.
Working from his studio in Varamin, Keshavarz crafts intricate sculptures by reimagining the shapes and forms of salvaged metal pieces. He says his creative process begins with observing scrap materials and identifying familiar patterns.
“The ideas I get for sculptures mostly start with me looking at pieces of scrap,” he explained. “I pay close attention to see what animal or human form they resemble, then visualise and transform them into a sculpture.”
Footage from his workshop shows a range of large-scale creations, including towering human figures, oversized faces, and imaginative alien forms—all assembled from repurposed metal.
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