Solid Aluminium Pepsi Can Sculpture by Maxim Lester

A familiar icon, transformed into something entirely unexpected. This striking sculpture by Maxim Lester reimagines the everyday Pepsi can as a solid, enduring object of art.

Each piece begins with a standard aluminium can, into which molten aluminium is carefully poured. In this heat-intense process, the liquid metal fuses with the original form, creating a single, solid mass. The result is a fascinating interplay between preservation and transformation—the recognisable Pepsi logo and even the ring pull endure, partially visible beneath layers of raw, textured metal.

The surface tells the story of its making: organic, rugged, and completely unique. No two sculptures are ever the same, making each one a true one-of-a-kind collectible.

Crafted in London, this piece blurs the line between industrial process and artistic expression—perfect for collectors of contemporary art and design or pop culture addicts.

Details:

• Material: Solid aluminium
  
• Dimensions: 7 cm × 7 cm × 11 cm
  
• Weight: Approx. 1 kg
  
• Origin: Made in the U.K.
  

Note: Due to the nature of the casting process, variations in texture, finish, and detail are inherent and part of the artwork’s uniqueness.

Maxim Lester is a designer-maker working across furniture and functional or art objects. His practice explores the narrative potential of products in our everyday lives and how ideologies are embedded in design and consumption.

Utilising metal, textiles, and plastics in his London workshop, Lester's reimagines and rethinks design and its function bringing to life objects and furniture of rare beauty.

This unique sculpture will be shipped from UK

UK: £20
EU: £30
Global: £40