Saturday, January 10, 2015

A Good View

When we reached Buena Vista, it wasn't long before we could see him from a distance. As we got closer, I got more curious. He was standing on an old mail truck without the wheels.



Meet Robot Cyborg Muffler Man. He is a 24 foot Pulverizer. He was created by our local artist Mark Cline. He is only a year old and stands in the front of a car junk yard. I think he is holding and smashing a motorcycle.



Have you noticed something in his chest? That is where the little alien sits with his stick controls, controlling the motions of his robot. He is a fearsome little guy!
This ends our little trip to Buena Vista, literally meaning "Good View". And who would have thought that the view would be a robot and a space alien.

“The Emites (Monsters) used to live there—mobs of hulking giants, like Anakites.”
Deuteronomy 2

23 comments:

DeniseinVA said...

That's a fascinating robot/sculpture Ginny. I like your photos of it. Must be an amazing sight.

Linda said...

I agree with Denise, this is fascinating, Ginny. Thanks so much for sharing.

Nancy Chan said...

A good art work and creative too. A funny, weird little guy at the control. Can the robot move?

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Fascinating and creative big guy.

Unknown said...

That is some massive robot sculpture

Ann said...

What a cool robot. You have some very clever and talented people who live in your area. You're always finding interesting and unique things

MadSnapper said...

I totally was not expecting robot man.. i love him. my favorite part is the bike in his hand and the little alien driver.. great shots and well worth the drive.. very creative to use the old mail truck.. the artist is really talented..

Tamago said...

I never expected to see a robot and space alien! Love the nice smile on the robot and cute little alien:-) This is such an unique and fun art work!

From the Kitchen said...

O.K., that was worth the wait!! Before this robot, the most unusual think I've spied in Virginia was Noah's Ark on the way to Charlottesville. Most people think Noah landed on Mt. Ararat but I know the truth!!

Best,
Bonnie

EG CameraGirl said...

He's fascinating all right. And a bit strange too. ;))

George said...

We're going to have to look for this guy if we ever get back to your area. What a surprise to find him. I enjoyed your photos.

Patsy said...

WOW! He is a real piece of junk.

Filip and Kristel said...

Makes me think a bit of the Trojan Horse.

Greetings,
Filip

DawnTreader said...

Whoa, that's big...
... and now I have to laugh, because I'm asked to prove I'm not a robot!

Small Kucing said...

cool! whoever design/created that sure have great imagination :)

Cheryl @ TFD said...

The artist is very creative! What a big work of art!

Anonymous said...

Hi Ginny, Great pictures of that huge sculpture. I am so impressed. Good that you had a lovely trip.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

What a sculpture! My boys would so love to see this!

Marie said...

this is wild!! what an imagination someone had! what a great way to give someone directions to your place. LOL!

Rose said...

I will have to admit that someone is talented to have built that, but am glad I don't have to look at it every day! LOL

Reanaclaire said...

Very interesting! I am sure you enjoy your little trip, Ginny!

Tanya Breese said...

i haven't seen that! i've seen some of his other creations though! neat!

Tanya Breese said...

i haven't seen that! i've seen some of his other creations though! neat!

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