Gutter Bunny Definition: the cyclists you see cranking along the snowbanks every morning in January, huffing home sweating bullets in August, and pedaling off to work, come rain, shine and everything in between. … refer to themselves as. May have originally started as a disparaging remark mountain bikers used to refer to commuters as but it has now been accepted. (Urban Dictionary)
Project: Urban art installation bringing together themes of video and audio for a unique cycling experience. Cycle your way through a virtual landscape created by footage taken by everyday riders. Experience this perspective of slogging through the streets to find peace within the urban surroundings.
A bike will reside in the gallery space pointed at a white wall or screen. Any spectator may jump on the bike displayed and start pedaling. This triggers the projection of the video we pieced together from head cam footage of riders around the world. As you ride the bike you will see video of different cities and get the feeling you are experiencing the ride yourself. The video is combined with motion graphics to paint a unique virtual landscape. Accompanied by a live DJ for audio effects to create a complete experience.
The rider has now transcended what it really is to be a Gutter Bunny. We hope to inspire and encourage a dialogue utilizing cycling as an alternative mode of transportation.
If you are interested in hosting our exhibit in your town or your gallery please contact us at gutterbunnyproject@gmail.com
Come out and see the Gutter Bunny Project in action this summer as part of ArtCRANK on Aug. 4th-11th. Located at Lisa Koslowski Gallery, 2762 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205
An epic journey starts with a cyclist of no fear. Our brave hero Amanda Lung cranks through the streets of London. Help continue the journey by sending us your urban cycling footage.
Cycle your way through an ever changing landscape of different cities. Participate in the Gutter Bunny Project! See Submission post on how to submit your footage and join the experience.
Participate in the project! Got a helmet cam or old footage sitting around of your death defying riding?
Footage must be taken from perspective of cyclist on bicycle in urban setting. Please wear head cam on helmet as handle bars and bicycle baskets are extremely shaky. No limit on length, the more we have to work with the better!
Content will be edited to fit within the parameters of project. By submitting footage you hereby consent to releasing the rights of footage to be used in the Gutter Bunny Project. Credit will be given to chosen submissions. Must be 18 and over to submit.
EMAIL: gutterbunnyproject@gmail.com for FTP information and release form.
