City of Cambridge Bike Rack
Artist Statement:
Each rack is a complete system comprised of two or more autonomous figures - none of which touch each other - but rather intertwine and/or hover near each other. A bicycle secured to the system is a part of that system. The locked bike becomes engaged in the conversation and tensions between the parts of the system.
An object (man-made or otherwise) appropriated as a tool for unintended or novel purposes is a fascinating example of human ingenuity. The manner in which bikers lock their bicycles up to things - trees, trash cans, parking meters, buildings, etc. - illustrates that individual's answer to an ordinary problem: how can I secure my bike, here in this place, so no one takes it? These racks afford cyclists the opportunity to safe-keep their bikes, and also to creatively engage with their environment.
