Tim Knowles is an artist with a series of 'Vehicle Motion Drawings' that caught my auto-loving eye. Knowles sets up a slow-moving roll of paper and a pen affixed to sliding rails in the trunk of a car, then drives around. With each turn, bump and lane correction, the pen moves and makes a mark--sort of like a giant car-controlled Etch-a-Sketch.
What I'm particularly impressed with about Tim Knowles' 'Vehicle Motion Drawings' is how beautifully they reflect the terrain, especially when Knowles drives on a famous racetrack. The drawings provide a level of familiarity that even a super-sensitive seismogram can't quite manage.
Gallery Guide:
1-2. Jaguar E-Type used for Indy Circuit and Monaco Grand Prix drawings
3. Indy Circuit
4. Monaco Grand Prix
5-7. Trans Alp Project with Volvo V70
8-10. 'The Getaway' Project
Seismic Auto Art
Tim Knowles' 'Vehicle Motion Drawings' Are Like a Giant Etch-a-Sketch for Cars
Trend Themes
1. Vehicle Motion Drawings - Opportunity for artists to use vehicles as tools for creating unique and dynamic artworks.
2. Terrain-inspired Art - Emerging trend of creating art that reflects the natural landscape and physical environment through vehicle movements.
3. Car-controlled Etch-a-sketch - Innovative approach to using cars as a medium for creating interactive drawings reminiscent of the popular Etch-a-Sketch toy.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to explore new mediums and techniques for creating visually engaging and interactive artworks.
2. Automotive - Potential for car manufacturers to collaborate with artists to incorporate unique vehicle features or technologies that enable the creation of art while driving.
3. Entertainment - Opportunity for entertainment companies to develop car-driven interactive installations or experiences that blur the line between art and technology.