India, April 6 -- Rusting metal, broken bolts and discarded gears now stand tall as breathtaking sculptures, proving that even scrap can become art, says Sakshi Priya. Sculptures captured by Pankaj Kumar

Delhi has always been a city of contradictions. History and modernity, chaos and charm, waste and wonder. Lately, something incredible has been happening. Across the city, scrap metal, old car parts, rusting machines and forgotten industrial waste are turning into breathtaking sculptures. What was once left to decay in scrapyards now stands tall in public parks, telling stories, making statements and proving that discarded things still have worth.

Scrap art is a rare kind of genius. It takes a trained eye to see potential in rusted gear...