Truth be told, when I saw this "sculpture" and decided to take a photo of it, I was actually pretty sure it was not a permanent "sculpture". In fact I doubt the creators ever intended for it to be considered art or sculpture.
Upon further investigation, including the photo from Google Maps of the address of the Chipotle this "sculpture" was located in front of, this "sculpture" was more likely a clever way employed by the bikes' owners to ensure their bikes would not be stolen.
Even if this technically could not be considered a sculpture or art for that matter, in my own interesting point of view I think it could be considered art regardless of the intent of its creators or the length of time this particular bike configuration "had life" as a life form.
I ask you, "should the amount of time of an art's life determine whether or not it may be classified as art?"
I am reminded of the many artists whose medium is sand. That their sand creations are ever fleeting at the whim of the tides, in my opinion makes them no less art.
So, thanks to the guys taking a Chipotle break for this bmx bike sculpture. I quite enjoyed it.
P.S. And in a way this life form continues to live on since I captured it digitally with my camera.
end of posting fine print: all photos are copyright 2012 Lori J. Bjork, lbjork9999@yahoo.com
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