Public Art & Sustainable Sculpture

 

John Schwarz’s sculptures made from recycled metal and found objects are featured in public spaces and private collections throughout the United States and internationally. His work invites viewers to see beauty in the discarded, and to reconsider the life cycle of everyday materials.

Although recycling centers provide a growing supply of reusable materials, vast quantities of scrap metal, machinery, and industrial parts still end up in landfills. For John, these overlooked remnants are essential components in his assemblage sculptures, offering both aesthetic and environmental value.

Seahorse in public collection
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Through his public art installations, John aims to spark dialogue about conservation, sustainability, and the creative possibilities of reuse in contemporary sculpture. His work reflects a belief that meaningful art can emerge from the intersection of mechanics, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility.

WCC fish
Washtenaw Community College / Ypsilanti, Michigan

Public Collections

  • Ripley's Believe it or Not International Museums and Collections, London, United Kingdom
  • Detroit Medical Center / Detroit, Michigan
  • Washtenaw Community College / Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • Dr. Michael DePriest Plastic Surgery Clinic / Boise, Idaho
  • Dr. Frederic L. Bonine Reconstructive Surgical Clinic, Brighton, Michigan
  • C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Stephen M. Ross Business School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
screwdriver brace