"The A Group I," The A Group I & II, and Alpha have an intensity about them that captures the type of ride where you leave it all out on the route, whether it's road or gravel, or mud! The intense hot reds contrasting with bold black marks and the energy and motion of the images convey the force and fury of holding nothing back, completely immersed and present in the moment.
Part of the "Show Me Your Teeth" collection, this work showcases a unique fusion of art and cycling culture. Images begin by creating prints with india ink on paper from previously ridden bicycle gears. Next, I add paint, graphite, ink wash, or all of these to bring each piece to life. This approach is not repeatable, every artwork is unique and one of a kind.
These works are created on paper, then mounted to handmade cradled wood panels which are hand sanded to round the corners. The paper is sealed and finished with buffed wax. I then select a used bicycle tube and wrap the outer edge of the panel. The tube is secured with tacks and links from a cycling chain. I then affix a length of visible cable to hang.
"The"A" Group I". 14x17
Some photos depict the work in a traditional frame which is a default setting of the photo app and not how they are sold.
Handmade mixed media original on paper, mounted to cradled birch panel, *tube framed, ready to hang.
*These pieces are sold with a "tube frame". See photos for tube frame details.
