Ars Electronica Festival · 2013
Breathing Bike
by Matt Hope
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2013
In 2013, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Breathing Bike” by Matt Hope (Hybrid Art) with a Honorary Mention.
_The Breathing Bike_ is a prototype air-cleaning bicycle made in reaction to Beijing’s ongoing air quality dilemma. The bike is composed of a mixture of domestic and industrial detritus found in the artist’s studio, assembled onto the frame of China’s cheapest supermarket bicycle, “The Apollo”.
About Matt Hope
Matt Hope (UK), born 1976, is a British artist who lives and works in Caochangdi, an arts district in Beijing, China. He is known for elaborate kinetic art and sound art constructions that utilize the large-scale manufacturing factories in China.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.