I was given a box full of these metal pipes, and have started making them into lamps. I’ve started with about the most simple designs possible. I like my creations uncomplicated, so that the viewer can focus attention on the shapes, textures, colors.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/98801894/shiny-recycled-pipe-lamp-with-vintage
http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting
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About destructivetesting
I'm a self-taught artist who prefers to use found objects in ways that were never intended. I'm not interested in making 10 or 100 of the same object. This, of course, takes more time to make each piece. I also prefer a more minimalist look, where each part of a piece can be appreciated. I consider my clocks to be small sculptures with moving parts. And, my lamps to be small sculptures with light. My mirrors are reflective sculptures.
DESTRUCTIVE TESTING means to push something to it's limits to understand it's structural performance or material behavior under different stresses. I interpret this in my artwork as using materials in different ways or combinations than they were designed to be used. I also just like the slightly ominous sound of the term...
Destructive Testing 
That is really fantastic !
Thanks Isabella
Mike
Reblogged this on barbaraelka and commented:
Mike has a great passion for making lamps. He also features other artists’ works on his blog daily. He is a genrous soul.
thank you barbara
Mike