Mauro Ketlun, the sculptor who shaped Leo Messi with recycled trash
Briefly

The artist's gaze alights on dented cans, worn fabrics, amorphous wood, and damp paper and cardboard, which he sees as gold dust in his eyes.
Ketlun defines himself as a treasure rescuer, having created more than 60 works using recovered and recycled materials, transforming their destined end.
Among his greatest challenges is a 1962 car that was crushed and manually reduced to 25 centimeters thick, showcasing his innovative recycling approach.
The sculpture of Messi contains watch parts for precision, metal plates representing cultural reach, and bicycle parts as a nod to his modesty.
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