Selma Art Camp kids designed a landscape of the future from trash salvaged by their instructor, Charlie "Tin Man" Lucas.
Double click the photo, and look closely. There are houses of the future designed from paper dispensers, roads and walkways from old siding, fencing from former bathroom tile, cornerstones from molding, and even people and an American flag.
Here's a peek inside The Tin Man's art studio next to Everyman Books. What do you suppose these recycled parts could be? My best guess is a raptor. The gallery is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Street in the same building as the bookstore and next to Holley's Farm and Garden Center...all at the foot of Water Avenue.
Not far from the Old Depot Museum, Everyman Books offers checkerboard tables on its front porch. Bring your checkers and play awhile, or go inside and browse hundreds of interesting books and novelty collections. The proprietor has everything from old stoves and quilts to jewelry, handbags and area travel information. Also in the building, Charlie "The Tin Man" Lucas might be found working in his art and sculpture studio. Then, on the second Friday every month, participate in "Open Mic" Night. Readyour poetry or sing and play your song. Everyone is welcome!Everyman Books is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Street next door to Holley's Farm and Garden Center.
The folk art sculptures of TheTin Man (Charlie Lucas) can be found all over Selma. Guest photographer Lucy Battle, formerly of Selma, found these at Everyman Bookstore on Martin Luther King Street. I'm trying to figure out what the different scrap materials are. Of course, the hair is made of barbed wire, but do I see pieces of vinyl siding? Since I haven't checked out this bookstore yet, it is now on my list!
What can you do with rusty old shovels and chains and grill racks and...?Charlie Lucas (The Tin Man) made a work of folk art called "Holding the Energy." Here it's on display at a recent Arts Revive show downtown. The Tin Man's work as a "scrap metal recycler" has gained him international fame. His art has been exhibited in France, New York City and New Orleans. He's taught art classes at Yale, and his story and works have appeared in more than 40 books.
Here's a peek inside The Tin Man's art studio next to Everyman Books. What do you suppose these recycled parts could be? My best guess is a raptor. 
Not far from the Old Depot Museum, Everyman Books offers checkerboard tables on its front porch. Bring your checkers and play awhile, or go inside and browse hundreds of interesting books and novelty collections. The proprietor has everything from old stoves and quilts to jewelry, handbags and area travel information. 
The folk art sculptures of TheTin Man (Charlie Lucas) can be found all over Selma. Guest photographer Lucy Battle, formerly of Selma, found these at Everyman Bookstore on Martin Luther King Street. I'm trying to figure out what the different scrap materials are. Of course, the hair is made of barbed wire, but do I see pieces of vinyl siding? Since I haven't checked out this bookstore yet, it is now on my list!
What can you do with rusty old shovels and chains and grill racks and...?
