4 wheel Bicycle Car Design – Artikcar by Ben Wilson

Artikcar is inspired by the silhouette of wooden toy cars for children

Devised by the British artist and designer Ben Wilson under the Art Car Parade organized by the company Walk the Plank to be held in Manchester and Edinburgh, the concept Artikcar is a small pedal vehicle with a profile, made from a neon tube, inspired by the silhouette of wooden toy cars for children. All images in the suite!

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Walk the Plank’s illuminated Art Car Parades – full of mechanical mischief – will take over Manchester’s streets This Thursday 26th and in Edinburgh this Saturday the 28th November. Ben Wilson was one of three artists to be awarded commissioning money to create a mobile work of art, which will join the existing troupe of vehicles.

ARTIKCAR is inspired by a child’s wooden toy car. The Pedal Powered vehicle is made from steel tubing, it steers by leaning and uses an innovative technology to illuminate the car. If you’re near by please come and see the parades :
– Illuminated Art Car Parade, Manchester City Centre, Thursday 26th November, cars on display from 3pm, parade from 6.30pm (Cathedral Gardens). FREE TO ALL
– Edinburgh’s Homecoming Illuminated Art Car Parade, Edinburgh City Centre, Saturday 28th November, cars on display from 2pm, parade from 5.30pm (The Mount). FREE TO ALL

The illuminated Art Car Parades have been created and produced by outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank Supported by Art Council England and will be presented in association with Manchester City Council and Edinburgh’s Homecoming celebrations.

Credits photos & copyright Ben Wilson

Artikcar by Ben Wilson design photo

Artikcar by Ben Wilson design

Artikcar by Ben Wilson made from neon tube

Nightshot of Artikcar design

Artikcar by Ben Wilson is a simple cycle car

Artikcar is inspired by the silhouette of wooden toy cars for children