"PEN CAPS BECAME MY MOTORCYCLE TANKS, AND COINS WERE MY WHEELS"

When people try to create something, they usually use traditional mediums like crayons, colours, watercolours, clay or other craft items. Very rarely do we see people making beautiful sculptures out of scrap metal.

However, Deval Verma breaks this mould as we see him crafting stunning sculptures from discarded metal pieces found around the house like pen clips, bangles, old coins, screws, and more.

Following the completion of his mechanical engineering degree, Deval went on to pursue post-graduation in product design at MIT Pune. It was only after he created his first artwork and received a huge response from the market that he decided to pursue a career in art.

Let’s hear from the creator Deval Verma, about what inspired him to turn metal into art, the process of creating the artwork, challenges and future aspirations.

1. What sparked your interest in turning scrap metal into art, and how has this passion evolved over