But is it ART...?

**FJRider** · 10th July 2008, 18:54

On my way back home from todays work site, I come across this guy and his bike. I have seen him there before but today I had my camera. He should be familiar to those that have toured the upper Clutha area. Not quite Wanaka end but a half hour south of there. How many have spotted him.... ???

**CB ARGH** · 10th July 2008, 19:57

It's quite a weird sculpture... if that's what you'd call it. A farmer with too much time on his hands.

**MIXONE** · 10th July 2008, 20:19

A fuck's sight better then some of the shit I've seen in galleries if you ask me.And you did!!!

**CB ARGH** · 10th July 2008, 20:24

Originally Posted by MIXONE

A fuck's sight better then some of the shit I've seen in galleries if you ask me.And you did!!!

Get a handicapped elephant to paint you a picture and fuck's your uncle, sell it on TardMe.

Coffee time I think, the rain's coming in at Auckland

**Taz** · 10th July 2008, 20:27

If the person who created it likes it then nothing else matters.......

**Big Dave** · 10th July 2008, 22:28

If it prompts the question the answer is yes.

**FJRider** · 10th July 2008, 22:33

Originally Posted by StClingin

Get a handicapped elephant to paint you a picture and fuck's your uncle, sell it on TardMe.

Coffee time I think, the rain's coming in at Auckland

0 degrees here... and will drop.

**Coyote** · 10th July 2008, 22:34

It's a bit of fun.

However if the person that made it has some inner angst poem to go with it, it's scrap metal.

**Skunk** · 10th July 2008, 22:39

Better than the artists who are going to do paintings in 'zero gravity' to see how it affects (effects?) the masterpieces they paint.

They'll need to be quick with their 'masterpiece' as each zero G dive only lasts seven minutes I think.

**Big Dave** · 10th July 2008, 23:33

Originally Posted by Skunk

Better than the artists who are going to do paintings in 'zero gravity' to see how it affects (effects?) the masterpieces they paint.

They'll need to be quick with their 'masterpiece' as each zero G dive only lasts seven minutes I think.

**MyGSXF:Me** · 10th July 2008, 23:48

There are some pics on here somewhere of some of the ChCh crew with him.. I think they were going to/coming from the Glenorchy rally a year or two.. or three ago..

**Conquiztador** · 10th July 2008, 23:53

The tranquil landscape in the background creates a strong contrast to the lonely figure where he stands clearly looking for a solution to his problems as his quest has abrubtly taken a turn resulting in him contemplating if he should stay or walk risking the chance that some less scrupulous individual would harvest his trusty steed while he is away. It has one of lifes most poignant question written in clearly visible letters: Should I stay or should I go?

**oldrider** · 10th July 2008, 23:59

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

There are some pics on here somewhere of some of the ChCh crew with him.. I think they were going to/coming from the Glenorchy rally a year or two.. or three ago..

Yes and I think Mr Sensible (I could be wrong) shook hands with it and the arm fell off!

You just can't take those Christchurch people "anywhere" can you!

They did fix it back on again but every time I go past it looks like it's giving me the

Cheers John.

**martybabe** · 11th July 2008, 00:26

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

The tranquil landscape in the background creates a strong contrast to the lonely figure where he stands clearly looking for a solution to his problems as his quest has abruptly taken a turn resulting in him contemplating if he should stay or walk risking the chance that some less scrupulous individual would harvest his trusty steed while he is away. It has one of life's most poignant question written in clearly visible letters: Should I stay or should I go?

An astute critique of the Artists work, however, Given that his trusty steed is firmly afixed to the perma frost by wires and ground anchors, I think it more likely that the artist is trying to convey a young man taking a break from his weary travels,as attested by his left hand, shielding his eyes from the harsh winter sun, seeking out some rest and shelter whereby he can consume the contents of the giant Thermos that rusts so beautifully in his right hand.

Either way, a thought provoking piece. So many fields these days are wasted on cattle, sheep or crops, gone are the days when the green fields of NZ were full of rusty old crap, mores the pity.