GPS artist Stephen Lund turns bike rides into digital masterpieces
Stephen Lund from British Columbia demonstrates that a bicycle can be more than a means of transportation; it can also serve as a tool for artistic expression. Each day, he covers dozens of kilometres, transforming his riding route into extraordinary works of art using a GPS application.
In a world where technology increasingly intertwines with art, Stephen Lund from British Columbia, Canada, has discovered a unique way to express his creativity – by using a bicycle and a GPS application. Every day, he covers about 70 kilometres, but these are not ordinary rides. Lund meticulously plans his routes, creating spectacular "drawings" that are visible on virtual maps.
Thanks to an application tracking his location in real-time, each of his cycling trips becomes a line in a digital sketchbook. From individual rides emerge impressive shapes – from dinosaurs and animals to portraits and whimsical patterns. Every project requires precision, logistics, and unwavering perseverance – after all, one careless turn can ruin the entire image.
What Lund does is termed "GPS art" – art created by recording the route trace with the help of a satellite navigation system. The artist not only travels dozens of kilometres daily but also spends hours analyzing maps, planning every turn and pivot point.
The result is works that not only impress with precision but also inspire others to combine passion with modern technology.
Lund's creativity proves that art can take many forms and that limitations primarily exist in our imagination. In his case, a simple daily bike ride turns into a full-fledged work of art – dynamic, ephemeral, yet full of passion and ingenuity.
