Glastonbury Sculptor's 'Unnatural History'

Joe Rush, a prominent artist at Glastonbury Festival for nearly four decades, is currently showcasing his unique art at the Bomb Factory Art Foundation in Marylebone. The exhibition, titled "Unnatural," features dozens of new works created entirely from reclaimed materials. These materials range from vintage vehicle parts and agricultural machinery to animal horns and antique chandeliers, forming intricate sculptures.

The artist's creations often represent totemic creatures and carry profound messages about extinction and the loss of biodiversity. Rush explained that his "Unnatural History Museum" concept draws parallels between industrial objects and natural forms, highlighting humanity's unsustainable impact on the planet. He noted that the current fallow year of Glastonbury Festival enabled him to focus on this detailed artistic endeavor.

Rush, who founded the Mutoid Waste Company, aims to inspire viewers to see discarded items as opportunities for creativity. He encourages a childlike perspective on scrap, urging people to find artistic uses for broken and forgotten objects. The exhibition runs from March 13 to 29, offering a different artistic pace compared to Rush's dynamic festival installations.