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Will Ryman — Man on Tricycle
Will Ryman

Man on Tricycle

2005

A larger-than-life human figure, crafted from steel, epoxy resin, and expansion foam, sits astride a real tricycle in a striking fusion of sculpture and everyday object. Will Ryman's work blurs the boundary between the monumental and the mundane, transforming an ordinary childhood vehicle into a vehicle for exploring themes of scale, vulnerability, and the human condition. The rough, textured surface of the figure contrasts with the mechanical simplicity of the tricycle, creating a haunting yet playful tension between the two elements.

Medium
steel, epoxy resin, expansion foam and tricycle

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Will Ryman, Man on Tricycle, 2005

A larger-than-life human figure, crafted from steel, epoxy resin, and expansion foam, sits astride a real tricycle in a striking fusion of sculpture and everyday object. Will Ryman's work blurs the boundary between the monumental and the mundane, transforming an ordinary childhood vehicle into a vehicle for exploring themes of scale, vulnerability, and the human condition. The rough, textured surface of the figure contrasts with the mechanical simplicity of the tricycle, creating a haunting yet playful tension between the two elements.

Medium
steel, epoxy resin, expansion foam and tricycle
Year
2005
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Street Art, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Street Art Influence, Industrial Materials, Street Scene, Found Object Art, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Three Dimensional Work, 21st Century, Urban Themes, Monochromatic, Whimsical Mood, Found Objects, Large Scale Installation

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