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Allan Rubin's Tin Can Wonders

Rita Angus

Because somebody had to do something with all those unwanted tin cans, Allan Rubin decided to put them into good use creating three-dimensional self-portraits of famous and lesser known artists that he admires.

He bends and hammers the cans, then screws the pieces together. After that, he primes and paints the sculptures in oil. If you check out Rubin's Facebook page you will find a bunch of amazing works of art. I want that Katsushika Ōi on my desk now!

Ludovike Simanowiz

Katsushika Oi

Jan Mabuse

Qajar
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