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We riders reckon motorcycles are a work of art and this Gold Coast artist agrees with her “Cruising Chrome” exhibition. Artist Sonia Farrell, whose exhibition is on display at Creative Hearts Art Gallery in Australia Fair, says she is inspired by motorcycles. “The way light bounces off burnished chrome and beautiful paintwork is very inspirational for …
Motorcycles have long been the inspiration for musicians and artists and now artist and motorcycle racing fan Paul Tinson has turned his passion into his art by using motorcycle parts to make guitar sculptures. The Brisbane artist is giving old motorcycle parts new life with his musical collection on display at the Aspire Gallery, 53 Kennedy …
The world’s most expensive motorcycle, the “Cosmic Starship” Harley-DavidsonV-Rod, has returned to the marketplace at $US10 million ($A13m). The bike was painted in 2009 by famous American painter Jack Armstrong with acrylic paint and 37 coats of clear coat. It was unveiled at Bartels’ Harley-Davidson dealership in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, in 2010 and …
We’ve seen motorcycles made out of wood and all sorts of strange things before, but never a motorcycle made out of spoons. This one is made by artist Jim Rice and is up for sale for US$3499.99. Every part of the motorcycle is made out of spoon. The bike is just 68cm long and weighs …
Next time you leave coffee rings on the table at your favourite cafe, get your pen out and turn it into a motorcycle. Californian artist and illustrator Carter Asmann has done just that with these great images of coffee-ring motorcycles which he shares on his Instagram account. Most of his drawings are of motorcycles because …