The Islamabad-based scrap-metal sculptor Jadoon is redefining how industrial waste is viewed in Pakistan’s art scene. His work focuses on giants, beasts, and powerful figures that symbolise strength and confrontation.
For Jadoon, creating these sculptures requires intense focus on anatomy and proportion. He says the process demands constant visualisation, careful planning, and repeated adjustments from every angle.
Each week, he visits scrapyards across Islamabad. What others see as discarded metal, he sees as raw potential waiting to take shape.
Islamabad Scrap Metal Sculptor Jadoon’s Creative Process
The Islamabad scrap metal sculptor Jadoon carefully selects each piece of metal based on its shape and weight. Rather than forcing a design, he allows the material to guide the final form.
The process is physically demanding. Sharp edges and heavy steel leave marks, but he remains committed to transforming waste into expressive sculptures.
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Self-taught Pakistani sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon transforms discarded car parts into colossal metal creations, from roaring lions to towering robots. Here’s more about his work: https://t.co/C1aB9ksQQR pic.twitter.com/3zyGWFY7Rd
— Arab News Pakistan (@arabnewspk) February 26, 2026Scrapyard owner Bostan Khan says Jadoon has a rare perspective. “What is waste to us becomes something valuable in his hands,” he noted.
Through this method, scrap metal gains a second life. The material’s harsh texture reflects the themes Jadoon explores discipline, struggle, and endurance.
Despite frequent injuries, he views the pain as part of the journey. For him, art is not just about creativity but also resilience.
His sculptures stand as a testament to how recycled materials can become powerful visual statements.
