
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
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December 6, 2018
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