El Rustico aka Lock Jaw aka The Tetanus God is Matt Small’s metallic, mythical cyborg take on the traditional wrestling mask. Small built it from rusted scrap metal, turning discarded material into a fearsome ring persona.
Part of the Wrestle Room exhibition at Atom Gallery, 10 October – 31 October 2026.
Artist: Matt Small
Medium: Rusted scrap metal
Dimensions: 20 x 28 x 11 cm
Edition: Unique (1 of 1), signed
Year: 2026
El Rustico aka Lock Jaw aka The Tetanus God is Matt Small’s metallic, mythical cyborg take on the traditional wrestling mask. Small built it from rusted scrap metal, turning discarded material into a fearsome ring persona.
Part of the Wrestle Room exhibition at Atom Gallery, 10 October – 31 October 2026.
Artist: Matt Small
Medium: Rusted scrap metal
Dimensions: 20 x 28 x 11 cm
Edition: Unique (1 of 1), signed
Year: 2026
