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READ THE STORYWe teamed up with local artist and designer Rob Draper on a unique Mutt project.
Throughout the history of motorcycling, customising bikes has been a continuous current. Alongside all the many different iterations of mechanical alterations, individualised eye-catching paintwork helped riders personalise their rides and catch attention.
And so, the motorcycle tank became a canvas for individuality and self-expression. Even for those riders without the mechanical know-how for building custom bikes, personalising the tank was an easy way to make your bike a statement.At Mutt our history is rooted in custom machines, and our mission is all about bringing that custom feel to small cc machines that create an entry point to the world of self-expression through your bike.
As part of an upcoming exhibition, we teamed up with midlands local and long-time Mutt friend Rob Draper. Rob has worked with some of the biggest names across the world – Nike & NASA to name just a couple – and has in part built his work around an approach of taking everyday objects and making them into something, well, more.
From coffee cups to car bonnets, and even baked beans (!) Rob has created unique artworks from the most ordinary of canvases. So, who better to take the blank canvas of a motorcycle tank and turn it into something unique than the man who turned Starbucks coffee cups into art pieces. Check out the video below to see what Rob did with the bike. Something truly unique and special.
You can check out Rob’s work on his website, and find details of his upcoming exhibition ‘Work, Dreams, Wi-Fi’ in Worcester, England, where the bike will be available to view. Check it out if you are in the area. You can also see Rob’s work on Instagram. Who knows, maybe this particular bike will be yours to ride sometime soon.
See more of Rob’s work at his upcoming exhibition ‘Work. Dreams, Wi-Fi’