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MSCHF Twists Lexus EVs into Sculptures for NYC Art Week

Brooklyn-based creative studio MSCHF has unveiled two sculptures, "Circle Car" and "Twisted Car," transforming Lexus electric vehicles into abstract forms for New York's fall art week.

The "Motomorphosis" sculptures, displayed at Chelsea Industrial, are based on Lexus RZ450e and RX450h+ models. "Circle Car" is an elongated vehicle bent back on itself, while "Twisted Car" resembles a car wrung out like a towel.

MSCHF stated the project subverts the concept car idea, focusing on purely formalist aesthetics derived from impossible 3D digital design formulations. The sculptures represent operations like twisting and bending, which are native to digital software but physically absurd.

"Circle Car" also alludes to the absurdity of movement, suggesting a perpetual chase of its own tail. "Twisted Car" mimics a visually compelling mistake often found in 3D software.

Constructed from a steel armature and thousands of joined pieces forming the "skin," these sculptures are non-functional and do not operate. They incorporate some Lexus car parts but are purely artistic representations.

The installation challenges the traditional concept car format, which typically showcases automotive innovation and style.

This follows MSCHF's previous art projects, including furniture made from Mercedes-AMG parts and a deconstructed chair.

The "Motomorphosis" installation was on display from September 25-26.

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