The BMW i8 as an automobile sculpture - An artistic experiment by Thomas Scheibitz
- 5 years ago
Internationally renowned painter and sculptor Thomas Scheibitz redesigned the BMW i8 of his long-time close friend Bernd Heusinger based on their continuous exchange. His work was not commissioned by BMW nor is it part of the BMW Art Car series – instead it is an independent experiment in form and colour. The resulting automobile sculpture was first presented to the public on May 18 at Scheibitz’ Berlin studio.
Born in 1968 in Radeberg near the city of Dresden, the artist regards the surfaces and colour schemes of his sculptures as of vital importance. He believes that line, contour and volume “must exist as part of the known entities of the physical world”. For him, industrial design represents a major antagonist and a source of inspiration alike. Scheibitz understands sports cars as designed sculptures, as dynamic results of a synthesis of technology and creativity.
Born in 1968 in Radeberg near the city of Dresden, the artist regards the surfaces and colour schemes of his sculptures as of vital importance. He believes that line, contour and volume “must exist as part of the known entities of the physical world”. For him, industrial design represents a major antagonist and a source of inspiration alike. Scheibitz understands sports cars as designed sculptures, as dynamic results of a synthesis of technology and creativity.