Evel Knievel

Item

Title

Evel Knievel

Description

Assemblage in the shape of a person riding a motorcycle. Constructed from found objects including motorcycle helmet, wheels, metal, and dryer exhaust tubing. The metal frame of the 'motorcycle' is oxidized to an even brown patina, except for the horizontal bar connecting the wheels.

According to Minter, "He jump across a canyon somewhere. So that goes back to about 1990 coming on into 2000. Evel Kneivel."

Subject

Assemblages (sculpture)

Creator

Minter, Joe

Type

Assemblages (sculpture)

Language

English

Date

1990 - 2000

Format

found objects
motorcycle helmet
wheels
metal
dryer exhaust tubing