James Corbett is a real, live junkyard dog.
His pedigree is 100% AutoZone.
He’s also an Artistic Hound.
The Australian Artist, and former auto salvage yard operator, began creating his incredible steampunk sculptures out of discarded auto parts in 1999.
Miss Daisey walking her Dog in a spark plug sweater.
As you might expect, James Cornett’s sculptures are popular with automobile enthusiast as well as art collectors.
Clients have included Toyota, Yamaha, and car dealerships while his work has been featured at both International Motor Shows and Art Galleries worldwide.
Lurcher. Can you find the hubcap, push rod, or rocker arm? Image: James Corbett
Mr. Interior Design Hound, a real vintage auto buff, loves them.
Corbett approaches his artwork as the search for a solution to a puzzle. Each auto part is a separate piece needed to solve his puzzle.
He respects the integrity of each car part and does not bend or change them just to make a piece fit the “puzzle.” That would be too easy.
James Corbett can spend weeks sourcing the perfect piece for his sculptures. The interesting gears, spark plugs, carburetor’s, radiators & parts can be over eighty years old!
When found, every auto part is meticulously cleaned & welded together to create a personality that defies its inanimate makeup.
The Self-taught Welder at work Image: James Corbett
Corbett’s sculptures are the Trival Pursuit of parts for automobile enthusiasts. Just try to figure out what makes this Dog bark….
In addition to his Dog sculptures, his subjects have included people, motorcyclists, vintage cars, and other animals.
Of course, here is my favorite….
Later, I’ve got to let the Dog out,
Taffy, our charming 
His dog sculptures are awesome!