Platy by Ptolemy Elrington (British, b. 1965) 52 cm high, 20 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Ptolemy Elrington transforms roadside debris into bold, eye catching sculptures. He often shapes animals and fish from discarded materials, turning waste into art. Platy shows his style at its best. The fish has a sleek, dynamic form built from salvaged car tyre hubcaps. Every piece fits with purpose, creating a sense of movement and vitality.

The curves follow the natural shapes of the hubcaps. Smooth arcs mimic the fluid motion of a fish in water. The polished surfaces catch the light like shimmering scales. Scratches and dents reveal the hubcaps’ past life on the road. These marks give the work history and texture.

Elrington uses his craft to spark reflection. He links consumer culture, environmental care, and the beauty of the natural world. By turning discarded car parts into a graceful marine creature, he celebrates aquatic life while making a quiet stand for sustainability.

Platy is more than decoration. It is a conversation between utility and art, past and present. It speaks to Elrington’s belief that creativity is a form of recycling. What we throw away, he reminds us, can live again as something striking and alive.