Rafael Melida Creates a Giant Helmet Sculpture Out of Yellow Helmets
Meghan Young — September 24, 2010 — Eco
References: recyclart.org
Rafael Melida has created a monstrous helmet sculpture and you won't believe what it's made out of. Created with 3,283 yellow construction hats, this is one sculptural piece that will surely have people talking for months to come.
Located in Huelva, Spain, it took Rafael Melida 1,239 hours to create it over a three-month span. Although this feat would be impressive without any other accolades, the sculpture is a Guinness Book of World Records holder for being the largest structure ever made entirely out of recycled material.
Located in Huelva, Spain, it took Rafael Melida 1,239 hours to create it over a three-month span. Although this feat would be impressive without any other accolades, the sculpture is a Guinness Book of World Records holder for being the largest structure ever made entirely out of recycled material.
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