Michael Wallace Uses Bike to Create Giant Grid Images in Baltimore
Kevin Young — April 21, 2012 — Art & Design
References: wallygpx & designboom
The entire Southeast side of Baltimore is a canvas for artist and cyclist Michael Wallace. This artist burns calories while working up a creative art collection. Wallace strategically whisks his way around city streets using GPS technology to track enormous city grid images.
These city-scale sketches form a series of contours that comprise of the Titanic, three-headed monsters, an 18-wheeler and more. He plans his routes carefully and at times, rides up to 17 miles for just a single GPS recording image. There are symbols, historic events and story characters incorporated in this 'virtual geographic adventures' series.
This brilliantly crafted art illustrations are a creative way to incorporate communal art that involves an entire city region. Michael Wallace rides through major city streets, small alleys and parks; it's vital to follow directions as each wrong turn will be game over.
Photo Credits: designboom, wallygpx
These city-scale sketches form a series of contours that comprise of the Titanic, three-headed monsters, an 18-wheeler and more. He plans his routes carefully and at times, rides up to 17 miles for just a single GPS recording image. There are symbols, historic events and story characters incorporated in this 'virtual geographic adventures' series.
This brilliantly crafted art illustrations are a creative way to incorporate communal art that involves an entire city region. Michael Wallace rides through major city streets, small alleys and parks; it's vital to follow directions as each wrong turn will be game over.
Photo Credits: designboom, wallygpx
Trend Themes
1. GPS Art - Opportunity for artists to create large-scale art using GPS technology.
2. Communal Art - Creating art that involves and engages an entire city region.
3. Virtual Geographic Adventures - Using GPS technology to create interactive stories and experiences in different locations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Incorporating GPS technology in art installations and outdoor sculptures.
2. Tourism and Travel - Developing interactive GPS-guided tours that offer unique experiences to visitors.
3. Fitness and Wellness - Creating fitness programs that combine exercise with artistic expression through GPS art.
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