Be My Bicycle, Baby!
Today is supposed to be your last chance to see “Will You Be My Bicycle” at the Hotshot Gallery in Kensington Market. But I got the inside scoop today: the exhibit is being extended.
It features artwork inspired by cycling, with reviews that defy the need for further promotion, like:
“If you miss this, you suck!” – Bikelane Diary
On “Rotten Tomatoes” I think that review would qualify as “fresh.”
Over a tasty espresso (the best in Kensington, so I hear), Noah at HotShot told me that the exhibit is going to be extended for at least a couple more days.
Some of what inspired me
Check out this action:
A contraption for converting the energy created by a cyclist into power. Install one on the spinner in my gym and I’ll charge everyone’s batteries this winter.
Bicycle-powered generator promises charged batteries and buns of steel for all.
This video piece also really worked for me:
Challenge assumptions, and don't stop pedaling or you'll fall off your bike.
In the video, two people pedal foot-to-foot as the camera rotates around the center.
Love the use of negative space. Also, I loved being reminded to challenge assumptions (like rectangular presentation).
There’s way more to see. Check it out while it’s still there.
p.s. What’s Hotshot?
A little chilled-out gallery space on the edge of Toronto’s awesome Kensington Market community. Admission is free, but the exhibit is best observed under the influence of their espresso.
Written Jul 3rd, 2009 Comment »