Search

A Fleet of Aging Cars Takes a Chromatic Turn in Fred Battle’s Caravan-Sized Color Chart

16 Oct, 2024

This post was originally published on Colossal

In an old French scrapyard, Fred Battle hits the brakes on a fleet of aging cars. For his 2019 installation “Solara,” the artist painted the exteriors of 144 dilapidated vehicles from the 60s to 90s with vibrant colors. Hoods, roofs, and trunks shine once again with bold hues corresponding to an RGB color value, their codes written on the bonnet.

“I decided to create this color chart by observing the action of the sun on the horizontal surfaces of these cars,” Battle wrote. “As each of these cars has had its proper life as an object, then applying one specific color on each reveals its singularity, its personal and particular use.”

a detail of a blue painted car

Enveloped by lush foliage, the automobiles are parked in chromatic rows, creating an enormous, outdoor swatch book best viewed from above.

Battle frequently works on walls, vehicles, and canvases, painting bright, dynamic works that grapple with movement, public space, and gathering. Find much more on his Instagram.

a detail of a pink painted car
a detail of an orange painted car
an aerial view of cars painted an arranged by color in a field
a detail of a orange painted car
a detail of a yellow painted car
a detail of a purple painted car
a detail of a green painted car

Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article A Fleet of Aging Cars Takes a Chromatic Turn in Fred Battle’s Caravan-Sized Color Chart appeared first on Colossal.

Pass over the stars to rate this post. Your opinion is always welcome.
[Total: 0 Average: 0]

You may also like…

Songbirds Have In-Flight ‘Conversations’ With Other Species During Migration, Study Shows

Songbirds Have In-Flight ‘Conversations’ With Other Species During Migration, Study Shows

If you were a bird flying thousands of miles over land or sea with other migrating birds, what would you talk about to pass the time? Songbirds may converse with other species during their long migrations, forming social bonds and possibly exchanging information about the flight, according to a new study led by researchers at […]
The post Songbirds Have In-Flight ‘Conversations’ With Other Species During Migration, Study Shows appeared first on EcoWatch.

LA Residents Say Fossil Fuel Industry Needs to ‘Pay Up’ for Damage From Wildfires

LA Residents Say Fossil Fuel Industry Needs to ‘Pay Up’ for Damage From Wildfires

Survivors of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires are calling for lawsuits and policies to hold those most responsible for global climate disasters accountable, reported The Guardian. Increasing evidence shows that oil and gas companies have known for decades that fossil fuels are the cause of global heating, but they have continued to market their products […]
The post LA Residents Say Fossil Fuel Industry Needs to ‘Pay Up’ for Damage From Wildfires appeared first on EcoWatch.

0 Comments