Josh Hadar

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Josh Hadar is an American artist and sculptor. He is best known for his dynamic, moving works of art such as motorized bicycles in metal and glass. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Hadar's sculptural work continually evolves, earning an enthusiastic global audience and tremendous critical acclaim. [5] Today he continues to explore the expressive potential of his medium from his Broome street studio, [6] pushing the boundaries of structural form, fabrication technique and conceptual vision.

Career

In 2010, Hadar created a solar powered three wheel sculpture known as the E-Trike. Built from a carbon steel frame, the vehicle features a 6.4 horsepower electric motor and is mounted on a 20 inch front wheel with dual 26 inch rear wheels. The E-Trike was featured in Wired magazine under the headline “Wicked Electric 3-Wheeler Is a ‘Wheelie-Fest’” for its performance of up to 45 mph and its integration of solar panels atop the artist’s studio roof. In 2011 Hadar’s first solo exhibition, “The Evolution of Steel”, was held during the Festival of Ideas in New York and showcased multiple years of his eco conscious steel bikes and solar powered installations. The exhibition was covered by Core77, which described his practice as “crafting some of the wildest steel fabrications we’ve ever seen. [7] [8]

Artist statement

My sculptural creations are defined by their appropriation of, and radical departure from, the mundanity of familiar objects. A bicycle, a tree, a human heart – each with its own morphology or technology explored and exploded – becomes a platform for artistic discovery and aesthetic reinterpretation. [9]

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