via: mymodernmet.com
David Mach is an artist who loves using new and different mediums. We’ve seen him make an enormous King Kong and a crucifix
out of thousands of wire hangers. Now, the artist impresses us once
again by using another common household material, the matchstick.

The first part of the process involves designing a form, often done
by having a plastic model made from a clay mold. Many of the matches are
imported from Japan for their colored heads. Then the task of sticking
each matchstick onto the figure begins.

Depicting both real and fictional characters, Mach’s sculptures are
an array of dynamic looking figures. From Betty Boop, Charlie Chaplin,
and even Marilyn Monroe, all of the matchstick art pieces are stunning.

Mach sells some of them at galleries and auctions, but others are
destined to be set aflame and burnt down at exhibitions. After all the
time spent creating these pieces, I couldn’t even imagine setting them
on fire!