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."
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) See all items with this value
Motorcyclists See all items with this value
Stunt performers See all items with this value
Creator
Minter, Joe
Type
Assemblages (sculpture) See all items with this value
Language
English
Date
1990 - 2000
Format
found objects
motorcycle helmet
wheels
metal
dryer exhaust tubing