New York: Lower East Side
Inspiration: This is the second time I've seen something like this (here's a photo of the first time). Since the first time, I've learned that this kind of urban knitting/crocheting is a form of graffiti or street art. At first I thought: "Wow. Someone has way too much time on his/her hands". But if I think of this as artistic expression (which it is), then it makes sense that someone would take the time to create and display this crocheted bike. It's no different from an artist taking months to create a painting or me taking precious hours out of my busy weeks to create photographs. So please enjoy this unique piece of art!
OMG! What is this? It's fantastic but so strange!
Posted by: Leanne Lembo | May 12, 2011 at 08:39 AM
hahaha, LOL :D If I had found something like this on the street that would probably make my day much much better.
Posted by: Alex York | May 12, 2011 at 09:18 AM
is there any body standing guard? what if some selfish person decides to have it for themselves?
Posted by: the nyanzi report | May 12, 2011 at 10:24 AM
how long would it take for one to cover his/her bike like this??
Posted by: breakfastanddinner | May 13, 2011 at 02:49 AM
I took one also in April (think I was in Soho)
http://www.netimago.com/images/4PGdjVFNh6091MJ.jpg
Posted by: argone | May 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM
This is amazing! I saw a bike in east London in a similar position but covered in paper? So random but it looked seriously cool. This knitted one is totally crazy though and such fun. xx
Posted by: the style crusader | May 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM
I think I've found the artist! NY Times did a piece on Yarn Bombing and she was featured:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/05/19/fashion/19Yarnbomb_ss-5.html
Posted by: The Photodiarist | May 19, 2011 at 05:53 PM
Now this is artistic expression in colours bold. Warmly hope you are well. xx
Posted by: Englishvers | June 5, 2011 at 06:56 AM
that bike is awesome!!
Posted by: amalie | July 31, 2011 at 11:26 AM
I think I saw it in a magazine as well, a model was sitting on it or something ;)
Posted by: Alex York | August 19, 2011 at 05:24 PM