(Photo: Alex Chinneck)
Alex Chinneck is an artist noted for his enormous, surreal sculptures, such as a circular chimney and a building with a sliding front wall. His latest work, which is titled Pick Yourself Up and Pull Yourself Together was commissioned by British automaker Vauxhall. It consists of a Vauxhall Corsa hanging 15 feet off the ground over a section of pavement that curves over itself. It was a complex technical challenge to create a funny illusion. Dezeen quotes Chinneck:
"While I am most excited by the hidden engineering and complex manipulation of concealed steel, others will simply enjoy the accessible theatricality of the illusion at play," Chinneck added.
Chinneck worked with structural engineers, steel benders, scenic artists, metal workers, carpenters, tarmac layers and road painters to create the artwork.
The entire piece was installed overnight in a parking lot in London. It will remain there until February 25 or gravity notices its error.
-via Juxtapoz