HUMMER with wooden wheels called "art"
Click above for high-res gallery of the "art" HUMMER
We're not sure what's so artistic about a HUMMER H3 with wooden wagon-style wheels, but apparently someone with a higher aptitude than ourselves has created just such an exhibit. It's parked outside the Royal Academy of Arts in London and was created by an artist named Matthew Harrison. According to the press release, he "has combined the legendary off-road vehicle with 'Wild West' wooden wheels to create a sculpture that is a mixture of art, engineering and motoring. For Harrison, "the crux of the 'Hummer' is formed by both its 'being' and its afterlife." We couldn't have sarcastically come up with a better line than that, so we'll just leave it as is. If you'd like to see this rolling sculpture in person, you can do so starting October 17 and it will be parked until the 20th. Enjoy. For another take on HUMMER art, click here.
Gallery: London "art" HUMMER
[Source: HUMMER]
PRESS RELEASE:
THE ULTIMATE WAGON WHEEL
Wild West 'Hummer' artwork unveiled at Zoo Art Fair 2008
Parking wardens take note – it's not a car, it's art...
Artist Matthew Harrison today unveils his latest project entitled 'Hummer' at the fifth Zoo Art Fair (17-20 October) - a HUMMER H3 complete with wooden wagon wheels, the iconic installation will be parked on Old Burlington Road, opposite the Royal Academy of Arts for the duration of the fair.
Harrison is exhibiting on behalf of East London gallery, Limoncello, one of 57 under six year old galleries, project spaces, artists' collectives, curatorial groups and publications showcasing works from some of the most exciting art talent in the world.
Harrison has combined the legendary off-road vehicle with 'Wild West' wooden wheels to create a sculpture that is a mixture of art, engineering and motoring. For Harrison, the crux of the 'Hummer' is formed by both its 'being' and its afterlife.
Corin Richards from HUMMER comments:
"Similar to HUMMER, this sculpture really is like no other. As well as being built for action, the H3 certainly has a unique, iconic style. We were thrilled to be approached by Matthew and glad to be supporting his work at the Zoo Art Fair."
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Joe K. 1:32PM (10/16/2008)
What's the rest of the Car called?
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Kotse 1:42PM (10/16/2008)
Oh wow!!!
Isn't this the H2 "Doc" Emmett Brown BTTF III Ed. (circa 1885)!...
Kotse 1:45PM (10/16/2008)
Oopps! Actually it's the H3..."Doc" Emmett Brown BTTF III Ed....
hoov 1:54PM (10/16/2008)
this belongs in a Amish country
http://www.babespad.com
Luis 2:04PM (10/16/2008)
C'mon AB...seriously...
JAZ 4:32PM (10/16/2008)
This is for the ultimate Amish G
Alec 5:34PM (10/16/2008)
I may sound like a total snob, but I think the 'art' is the contrast between the new off-road machine Hummer and the old-school wooden wheels from yesterday's off-road machines.
Randy 9:47PM (10/16/2008)
"Ultimate Amish G" ROFL +1
TJ 1:34PM (10/16/2008)
This is closer to art than the piss Jesus.
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fixitfixitstop 1:35PM (10/16/2008)
Need more leaf-springs-the-size-of-wooden-boat-hull-braces.
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bigbear7787 1:36PM (10/16/2008)
Mark my words, thin wheels will make a comeback...
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meshies 2:49PM (10/16/2008)
what do you mean "thin"
Frank 1:36PM (10/16/2008)
Hahahah "Legendary off-road vehicle" You guys at A.B. are nuts. F'ken hilarious.....
The rest of the car is called a BUMMER
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MajorGeek 1:47PM (10/16/2008)
LOL, from the guy who hates anything that isnt Ford:
http://www.autoblog.com/profile/2139192/
Frank 2:06PM (10/16/2008)
I like mercury, honda, toyota. I hate anything with GM on it. Get it, got it, good. Your a GEEK you get it. Bye the way, you must have a lot of time on your hands. Get a job
rubrduk 2:20PM (10/16/2008)
are you from the past?
i guess you fail at using the search button...i was gonna suggest for you to get a job, but most places including Starbucks require at least a GED or High School diploma, so go back to changing oil at the Quickie Lube
Frank 3:04PM (10/16/2008)
Sure rubrduk, f'ken hilarious whatever you say. By the looks of it you sound 10 yrs old. I am actually a well educated man and have a very good job mind you. Don't hate dude cuz i'm bagging on Major Geek,, start your own drama somewhere else. Get a life dude, obviously you don't got one.
Ian 3:08PM (10/16/2008)
A well educated man; yet you say "Bye the way" instead of "By the way". That is classic.
Frank 4:33PM (10/16/2008)
Is that the only insult you have. A F'ken typo. your a classic wuss
Justin 6:24PM (10/16/2008)
he also can't handle "you're" as it was spelled "your" in two posts.
Don't tell people to get lives when you manage to make 3 posts to argue with internet bloggers. Just a tad hypocritical.