In an era when even cameras are disposable, Doug reverses the tide by extracting intriguing goodies from scrap yards and with discriminating dumpster-diving, puts to good use a wealth of discarded industrial materials. Beneath his torches, grinders and pneumatic hammers this 'junk' is cut, shaped, bent, sand-blasted and reborn as contemporary tables, lighting, mirrors and gates which ultimately find themselves in galleries and fine homes across the country.