Martin Place, The Bike Bike
The 'Bike Bike' is a temporary sculpture by Alisdair Nicol in Martin Place, near Macquarie Street. The sculpture is a 12 metre high Penny Farthing bicycle constructed from used and recycled bicycles, in such a way that they can be reused after the installation period. It challenges us to think about transport and the implications for our environment. This work is part of the Art & About Sydney festival which runs from 23 September until 24 October 2010.
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteNow this urban art of an old bicycle I like. Why temporary, Jim? And is Sydney generally bicycle friendly? Not that I remember, but I was there only a few days.
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing urban arts! I do adore it and it's a pity that this is just temporary.
ReplyDeleteWhy can't they leave as it is? Let people see & think.
Bravo, early riser! Job well done...
Happy week ahead.
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That is really something! You have the best public art in Sydney! Your shots make me want to visit there. It's on the list, believe me!
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That's a wheely nice piece of art! Glad you got around to share it with us. I, too, think it'd be great as a permanent sculpture.
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculpture -- love that the bikes can be reused; ;but it will leave a hole when it's dismantled!!
ReplyDelete(Jim, I see that the theme for 'that's my world' this week is "Transport". This post would be perfect.
That is a very intriguing work of art, nicely done!
ReplyDeletePagan Sphinx, the Art and About Sydney festival features works of art in prominent locations around the city for about a month. Sydney has become a lot more bike friendly recently with many new cycleways created around the city.
ReplyDeleteSallie, thanks for the tip. I'll add a link.
How impressive a sight !
ReplyDeleteOver here, seeing a bike still is rare enough to make one turn around. Please have a good new week.
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What creativity. Stunning work of art. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing piece of art, the artist really has a vivid imaginations. I wonder where it goes after Sydney.
ReplyDeleteThe more I see of this festival the more I like.
ReplyDeleteWow I love that sculpture. Shame it is only temporary
ReplyDeleteWhoa!! A real piece of art!! It looks kinda scary.. but still, it looks awesome! But why "temporary"? I think it would do great to be a permanent art on the streets of Sydney. =)
ReplyDeleteAnyway. Do visit back on my blog, please. Have a happy MYM!
I need to be ten meter tall to ride this 12 metre bike? Very lovely. I used to wonder how one rides A PENNY FARTHLING BIKE,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeletePlease come and see my Mellow Yellow post when you have time. Thank you and have a nice day!
Oh wow that is an amazing work of art! Happy Monday!
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It's fabulous, Jim. Interesting that it's temporary and the bikes can be used again. I hope they find homes and are appreciated as Art History.
ReplyDeleteKay, Alberta, Canada
Leah, I suppose having some temporary art work around the city allows them to feature new and interesting things every year.
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