Artist Paints Amazing Illustrations Of Famous Landmarks – You Won’t Believe His Choice Of Brush
Artists around the world became famous in their time owing to the amazingly detailed or intricately complex art they created. Thereafter, the modern day artists rose to fame. These people created great art too, but often chose other media. While some used nails, others used tea, while some risked injury by using broken shards of glass, others preferred simple sand. However, Thomas Yang’s art is not just simplistically brilliant; his choice of brush is quite unorthodox, albeit astonishingly detailed.
Art enthusiasts in Singapore are going gaga over Thomas Yang whose art they say is simple, minimal, and brilliant. The designer/illustrator mixes his artistic talent with his passion for cycling to produce ‘bike print illustrations’ of world famous landmarks with bicycle tire tracks, reported Grind TV. Calling his series ‘100 copies,’ as all his creations are limited to 100 prints per piece. The illustrations of some of the world’s most notable architectural landmarks, are made using only the bike tires coated with black pigment.
Tire technology has evolved by leaps and bounds. While manufactures are continually improving the raw material, designers are constantly trying new ‘tread patterns’ to improve the performance of the tires. Tires are mainly designed for two terrains; asphalt road and dirt track. However, both of these terrains can be quite treacherous and unforgiving to the tires.
The tires have to perform well, offering firm grip and easy maneuverability, all the while lasting longer. Different types of patterns offer a combination of these attributes. Thomas uses his knowledge of patterns to creatively select the particular pattern, he believes, will replicate the features of the landmark in his illustrations and the results are simply to be seen to be believed, reported Art Fido.
Apart from creating simple-looking yet complex illustrations, Thomas also intends to put forth a message of encouraging art lovers to seriously consider the rewarding activity called cycling. Some of his most popular works in the series include illustrations of the London Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, and the Empire State Building. Each hand-made piece comes stamped with a quirky name and edition number, along with its own special bike-themed description.
Explaining his illustration of the London Bridge, Thomas said, “I have titled it ‘God Save the Bike.’ It reads ‘Come traffic, hell, or high water, nothing will stop London’s rising bike culture, thanks to its protected cycle lanes. Admire its leafy parks and iconic architecture, including the tower bridge, meticulously crafted here with 11 unique tire tracks. Keep calm and ride on.'”
Thomas’ work is up for sale on his website where they are listed by name and nationality on the site, which is a interesting way of letting people know that just like tire tracks; the art prints have found their way all over the globe.
[Image Credit | Thomas Yang]
