This magnificent 6-foot-tall sculpture of a tiger is a stunning example of industrial artistry and sustainable creativity, crafted entirely from recycled automobile and mechanical scrap materials. It captures the raw power, grace, and agility of India’s national animal — the tiger — while embodying the spirit of innovation through reuse.
Every component of the sculpture has been meticulously chosen and welded to bring the majestic feline to life. Its metallic form glimmers with strength, while the intricate detailing mirrors the tiger’s natural elegance and fluid motion.
Materials used in this sculpture:
⚙️ Scrap Ball Bearings – embedded throughout the body to add texture, depth, and a sense of dynamic movement.
🏍️ Bike Racks – shaped into skeletal frameworks, reinforcing the muscular structure and posture.
⛓️ Timing Chains – used to define the contours, symbolizing precision and strength.
🔵 Round Rods (6mm & 8mm Dia) – form the frame and finer details like limbs and joints, adding realism and proportion.
🧱 Iron Sheets – provide the solid base and outer form, ensuring durability and balanced composition.
🌀 Sprockets – artistically arranged across the body to mimic the tiger’s stripes and skin patterns, giving it a mechanical yet organic feel.
⚙️ Gear Axles & Washers – accentuate the sculpture’s surface with detailed layering, symbolizing movement, power, and endurance.
Painted in vibrant orange, white and black, this metal tiger exudes vitality and dominance — a perfect fusion of nature’s strength and industrial resilience.
The “Iron Predator” stands as a symbol of India’s Make-in-India spirit, transforming discarded mechanical scraps into a roaring testament of art, sustainability, and ingenuity. It reminds viewers that even the toughest metal can embody life, motion, and majesty when shaped by creativity.
Scrap Metal Assemblage
6 Feet
Scrap Ball Bearings, Bike Racks, Timing Chains, Round Rods, Iron Sheets, Sprockets, Gear Axles & Washers
