These Tiny Sculptures Might Be Mechanical, But They’re All About Nature

When artist Sue Beatrice of All Natural Arts sees old, discarded watches, she doesn’t see trash — she sees opportunity. Using the tiny gears, springs, and screws that once made these watches tick, she creates tiny, intricate pieces of sculpture, drawing on nature for her inspiration.

By using the old parts, she puts these delicate items in the spotlight.

By doing so, she gives us a new perspective on what we may see as trash.

Many of these sculptures are tiny.

But they can be pretty sizable, too.

Each piece is totally unique, so no two sculptures are alike.

Beatrice explains that her particular brand of artistry comes not only from her love of making art, but also from her love of the environment. “All Natural” might seem like a strange name for these mechanical creatures, but the idea comes from her process of recycling to create eco-friendly art that requires no new materials. Beatrice also incorporates sea glass and natural stones into her pieces.

She creates these diorama-like pieces using the bodies of discarded watches.

She even adds wire to create more dynamic images.

A closer look reveals every amazing detail.

She can even create portraits!

You can see much more of Beatrice’s work on Facebook. Each of her pieces is one-of-a-kind, and some can even be worn as jewelry. Beatrice hopes that by revealing the beauty of old, unwanted items, she’ll inspire people to turn those items into something new.