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Ichwan Noor — The Beetle Sphere
Ichwan Noor

The Beetle Sphere

2013

A mesmerizing feat of sculptural engineering, Ichwan Noor's *The Beetle Sphere* transforms a iconic 1953 Volkswagen Beetle into a perfect geometric orb using aluminum, polyester, auto paint, and original parts from the vehicle itself. The Indonesian artist meticulously reconfigures the car's recognizable curves and components, stripping away its functional identity to reveal an unexpected harmony between industrial material and pure form. The result is a hypnotic meditation on transformation, challenging the viewer's perception of a beloved cultural object reimagined as something entirely new.

Medium
aluminium, polyester, auto paint and parts from a 1953 VW beetle

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Ichwan Noor, The Beetle Sphere, 2013

A mesmerizing feat of sculptural engineering, Ichwan Noor's *The Beetle Sphere* transforms a iconic 1953 Volkswagen Beetle into a perfect geometric orb using aluminum, polyester, auto paint, and original parts from the vehicle itself. The Indonesian artist meticulously reconfigures the car's recognizable curves and components, stripping away its functional identity to reveal an unexpected harmony between industrial material and pure form. The result is a hypnotic meditation on transformation, challenging the viewer's perception of a beloved cultural object reimagined as something entirely new.

Medium
aluminium, polyester, auto paint and parts from a 1953 VW beetle
Year
2013
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Automotive Art, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Indonesian Artist, Spherical Form, Contemporary Artist, Pop Art, Sculptural Installation, Three-Dimensional, Metallic Colors, Playful Mood, Found Objects

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