Richard Parvin creates artwork from old bicycle parts and random objects he finds
QUIRKY ‘bicycle taxidermy’ artwork is going on display at The Station in Richmond from Saturday.
Artist Richard Parvin makes faux hunting trophies created from bicycle components and found objects.
A self-confessed “skip-rat”, Mr Parvin grew up in rural County Durham and was fascinated by wildlife from a young age.
As a born-again cyclist, he came to realize that the ergonomic shapes of certain bicycle components lent themselves to sculpture and his unique artworks were born.
He said: “In this throw-away age we can always do our bit in some small way to reduce our waste.”
The exhibition, ‘Steerdeer Bicycle Taxidermy’, runs until April 4 and Mr Parvin will be at the opening this Saturday.
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