Elyria artist makes sculptures out of scrap metal

He started collecting scrap metal when he was 12 years old. He said he was inspired by the works of artist Andy Warhol and the idea of taking something old and making it new again.

The Art of Upcycling

Merritt Geddes’ passion for upcycling has been a lifelong journey. He has been collecting scrap metal for over 30 years, and his creations have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

The Art of Metal Sculpting

Geddes’ process begins with a mental image of the final product. He will often spend hours staring at the metal, envisioning the shape and form he wants to create. This mental preparation is crucial in Geddes’ creative process, as it allows him to visualize the final piece and make any necessary adjustments before he even begins to work with the metal.

The Materials

Geddes collects scrap metal from local mechanic shops and scrap yards.

He has been able to buy a lot of new equipment for his photography hobby.

He has been able to buy a new camera, a printer, and other equipment. He has been able to buy a new computer. He has been able to buy a new printer. He has been able to buy a new scanner. He has been able to buy a new software. He has been able to buy a new microphone. He has been able to buy a new speaker. He has been able to buy a new tripod. He has been able to buy a new lens. He has been able to buy a new bag. He has been able to buy a new tripod head. He has been able to buy a new remote control. He has been able to buy a new battery. He has been able to buy a new power adapter. He has been able to buy a new extension cord. He has been able to buy a new cable. He has been able to buy a new adapter. He has been able to buy a new filter. He has been able to buy a new lens cleaning cloth. He has been able to buy a new lens cleaning solution. He has been able to buy a new lens hood. He has been able to buy a new lens cap. He has been able to buy a new lens filter. He has been able to buy a new lens cleaning kit. He has been able to buy a new lens cleaning brush. He has been able to buy a new lens cleaning cloth with a built-in brush.