Riveting Graffiti
by James Aiken
Title
Riveting Graffiti
Artist
James Aiken
Medium
Photograph - Digital Image
Description
A rusted structural steel column and the rivet connections are tagged with graffiti.
Solid rivets are one of the oldest and most reliable types of fasteners, having been found in archaeological sites dating back to the Bronze Age. Solid rivets consist simply of a manufactured head and a shaft that is deformed with a hammer or rivet gun. Until relatively recently, structural steel connections were either welded or riveted. High-strength bolts have largely replaced structural steel rivets. Indeed, the latest steel construction specifications published by AISC (the 14th Edition) no longer covers their installation. The reason for the change is primarily due to the expense of skilled workers required to install high strength structural steel rivets. (Information obtained from wikipedia)
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Image featured in the following groups:
Abstract Photography
Signature Style Art
Manufactured Objects - 1 per day
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October 23rd, 2013
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Comments (24)
Lee Craig
I have such a love for the abstracts found in rust and metal. Fabulous lines and tones in this piece...returning to share it!
Douglas MooreZart
excellent work James, v great color voted, tweeted you, favorited you on our new group site facebook.com/artists2c
Lincoln Rogers
Great job. James! Love the DoF, texture, color, POV and composition. Great urban macro. Nice job. v/f
Maureen Tillman
Who would dream you could make something beautiful and abstract from one little ole rivet - only you James! Only you! Great eye!
Maya Telford
oh how interesting James - I would never have known what this was if you hadn't mentioned it. To me it is a beautiful abstract with lots of fire. Really love it a lot. V/F and Pinterest