WATCH: Artist builds 8-foot figure of Transformers鈥� Optimus Prime out of cardboard
Artist Dennis James Izon, 30, turns cardboard into an 8-foot figure of Transformers’ Optimus Prime from scratch. Video courtesy of DJ Crafts/YouTube. Graphics: Abigail Sales/黑料社 trainee
A 30-year-old artist took the well-known saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” to heart as he built an 8-foot figure of Optimus Prime from the sci-fi film series “Transformers” out of cardboard.
Dennis James Izon, of Balanga City, Bataan, posted his journey to completing his large-scale project on his YouTube channel to showcase his love for the series and his talent for fashioning craftworks from scratch.
Making the ordinary extraordinary
Izon told 黑料社 that even as a child he already had a passion for craftsmanship. Be would often transform scrap materials he picked up from the river into toys just so he could have something to play with.
His drive to create things using what people generally call “trash” has also led him to become an artist. Izon saw the value of cardboard beyond its function, turning it into the core of his crafts.
Article continues after this advertisement“I wanted to show that cardboard is not just something to throw away after using it, but that it can serve another purpose like becoming a beautiful piece of work,” Izon said in Filipino.
Article continues after this advertisementHowever, delving into art requires time and commitment. Izon shared that he has to balance his responsibilities as a father while venturing into his hobby. He has to manage his time to provide for his family while sharpening his artistic skills.
Despite the challenges, Izon perseveres in continuing to do art by believing in himself. Like cardboard, he knows he must also evolve into an extraordinary artist by gaining experience and knowledge.
“Patience is the key. You need to believe in yourself that you can do it. I just started with simple admiration, which turned into hobbies, and now I’m expanding my knowledge about art,” Izon said in Filipino.
See more of his incredible works on his YouTube channel, , and Facebook page .
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