This life-sized replica car made completely from paper has hit the road, but it's not going anywhere fast.Brooklyn artist Jonathan Brand has constructed every single part of a 1969 Mustang coupe using nothing but paper.
The 31-year-old made a digital blueprint of the car and then printed it on a large-format inkjet printer.
The entire 1969 Mustang coupe has been made from paper, including the spark plugs, nuts and bolts, and radiator.
The 31-year-old made a digital blueprint of the car and then printed it on a large-format inkjet printer.
The entire 1969 Mustang coupe has been made from paper, including the spark plugs, nuts and bolts, and radiator.
The final work will not be assembled into an entire vehicle, but remain as separate pieces of art.The vehicle is on display in an exhibition entitled 'One Piece at a Time' at the Hosfelt Gallery in New York City until October 29.
Brooklyn artist Jonathan Brand has rebuilt three real vintage cars, including a Ford Mustang.
Mr Brand's grandfather worked on a car assembly line in Detroit and his uncle and cousins are mechanics.
The engine of the Mustange coupe has been meticulously reproduced using nothing but paper.
The replica car pieces are being exhibited at the Hosfelt Gallery in New York until October 29.
The car will not be fully assembled so that the individual parts can be properly appreciated.
The car will not be driving anywhere because it is made completely from paper.
Mr Brand owned a 1969 Ford Mustang until he sold it to pay for a diamond engagement ring.
The car has special importance for the artist who spent five years restoring a real 1969 Mustang, which he sold to buy a diamond engagement ring.Mr Brand's grandfather worked on a car assembly line in Detroit and his uncle and cousins are mechanics.
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