victor sonna combines aged industrial elements into ipsum bicycle

victor sonna combines aged industrial elements into ipsum bicycle
all images courtesy of victor sonna

expanding his ‘future nostalgia‘ collection, victor sonna has developed another unique bicycle called ‘ipsum’. the construct follows the same guiding principles as its relatives, collaging a series of aged industrial elements to articulate the standard components of a regular vehicle. as such, the handle bars, seat, and frame have been recreated by hammers, rakes, pliers, and springs. each component has its own distinct history, with multiple forms of deterioration such as rust and scrapes randomly dispersed throughout their surfaces in ode to their previous functions. behind the haphazard aesthetic is a layer of structural finesse, utilizing screws, washers, and nuts along with welding to ensure the construct’s stability.

each piece is an old tool or industrial element

sonna describes his work as the following: 

‘all we are surrounded by is in transience.
what narrative remains while I transform the presence of things?
the strength of destruction is my motivation to create.
… a quest for the beauty of the imperfect.’

closeup of the handlebars with the chuck of a drill attached and 

sonna painting typography by hand for the photo session

the artist sitting on his creation

the cassette and rear derailleur

the pieces are decorated with rust and chipped paint

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.