ReTread 2

Uploaded: February 24, 2018 16:23:56 | Entered: February 24, 2018 16:23:56

Description

This is the big guy.
Ripley's Believe it or Not Exhibit at Memphis Zoo.
A Thailand-based creative group constructs life-sized sculptures of animals out of thousands of rubber ribbons cut from motorcycle and bicycle tire treads. Each sculpture in the series has an inner metal rebar and wire armature to create the underlying shape and provide support for the massive weight of the tire tread ribbons. The pieces of tire tread are layered to resemble the texture of animal fur.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 155.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland February 24, 2018

Wish I had something or someone by him for scale. He's huge. #1704327

Ann Coates level-classic February 25, 2018

Now, that would be something to see, very cool. Looks like a lot of hours went into that. Fantastic capture. #11680849

frank w. degenhardt February 25, 2018

Well its so good to see some things getting recycled and put to beautiful work like this. I am with Candace about it would be cool to see someone standing by it for size comparison. Because your beautiful work here makes it look like it stands 10 stories high. The pov, that composing, the gorgeous background, the colors, and those amazing details capture all its fantastic work. A favorite for me Candace. Incredible work. #11680911

John Connolly February 26, 2018

An amazing sight Candace! An incredible amount of hours must have gone into it construction! #11681280

frank w. degenhardt March 25, 2018

Fantastic work by both artist, you and who ever did this.. Congratulations on this Staff Favorite Candace. #11686975

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