Bo Lundvang has found an interesting way to use rust in his artwork. The Swedish artist, who is also a writer for the car magazine Bilsport (and has been labeled a "media polymath"), has created as series of artworks using oxidized rust that feature popular cars.
Showcasing vehicles like the Dodge Charger, the Koenigsegg CCX and the Lamborghini Aventador, Bo Lundvang's art involves first creating the image via a computer program. He then sends the image to be turned into a stencil, which is made from adhesive vinyl., and the stencil is subsequently attached to a 3-by-1 1/2-feet piece of bare steel. Finally, the artist speeds up oxidation and the formation of rust through a special process (that he wants to keep secret) and in the end, the stencil is removed, revealing an image that "stands in smooth, gray steel against a background of deeply textured rust," describes the New York Times.
What's Driving This Trend
- Oxidized Art
- Opportunities for artists to incorporate unexpected materials, like rust, into their art and create unique pieces.
- Computerized Stenciling
- New techniques to design and create intricate stencils using computer programs and adhesive vinyl.
- Rust Simulation Technology
- Development of technology to speed up the oxidation process and create textured rust effects on metal surfaces for art or industrial applications.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Possibilities to innovate in the art world by experimenting with unconventional materials and techniques, like oxidizing metal and using computerized stenciling.
- Advertising and Branding
- Use of rust or textured metallic surfaces to create unique and eye-catching advertisements or branding materials for companies in the automotive or industrial sectors.
- Metalworking and Manufacturing
- Potential to incorporate textured rust surfaces into metal products for a unique aesthetic or functional purpose, such as rusted metal cladding for buildings or oxidized car parts for automotive design.
