Piston Flower, detailed below   Other Showcases: Autumn Scene Mural An inside look at how Mel acheived the dreamy aesthetic in this mural Factory Mural Mels first large scale public artipeice in a music venue Bypass Mural Mels largest mural, with radio and tv media attention. Quick Links: Contact: mel@melsaggs.com Return to Homepage Check out the shop

Mel has created several high quality sculptures. Ranging from ornamental to political, these sculptures are beautiful and haunting, and often challenge the observer. In this showcase we will take a look at some of Mels sculptures.

Metal Rose

Piston Rose

Piston Rose

This rose was created from recycled automotive parts. The base was a piston, and the stalk is made of entwined blunted barbed wire. The peice is about regeneration and beauty, and the struggle of nature. This was created in 2004, and was exhibited in the Burton Art Gallery.

Hendrix Acoustic

Barbie Interior

Hendrix Exterior

This is a modified acoustic guitar with a aged wood exterior, and a fierce political statement within. The guitar contains a suspended mutilated barbie doll, with a condom stomache full of pills, suspended by windable shackles. The scene is surrounded in satirical clippings and bible references. Created in 2007.

Skeleton

Skeleton Rear

Front Shot

This sculpture was created in a metal workshop in late 2004. It consists of recycled materials, and features ball jointed arms for posing. The scultpure is weighted to sit upright, and features a chainsaw chain spine, reinforcement pole ribcage, and geared legs.

Various Machettes

Hand Gun

Barbie Machette

These small machettes were created in early 2009.