Artist Creates Custom Guitar Sculptures from Recycled License Plates

by Staff.

Cary, North Carolina, resident Peter Geiger has found a way to unite two of his passions, cars and music, by creating actual-sized guitar sculptures that incorporate old automobile license plates. A long time guitar aficionado and car enthusiast, artistic inspiration struck during a home jam session when Geiger's eyes fell on his own old plates hanging on the wall. Combining elements of both wood and metalworking, Geiger now creates his guitar sculptures for custom orders. Each piece is unique and customers can choose the style and license plates that suit them.

"Sometimes people say, 'I live in Texas and I'm moving to Louisiana. Can you make a guitar with these?'" says Geiger, and he transforms them into a piece of visual art that has special meaning to the customer. "Others" he continues, "bring me their license plates and say, 'Here, I don't need them, you use them. Make something special.'"

Customers aren't the only ones who see something special in his creations. His wood and metal replicas have also found wall space in two North Carolina art galleries. For more information about Peter Geiger and his work, visit www.petergeigerart.com.

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