Creative cyclist transforms daily rides into stunning GPS artworks
Stephen Lund from British Columbia demonstrates that a bicycle can serve not only as a mode of transportation but also as a medium for artistic expression. Each day, he covers dozens of kilometres, transforming his cycling routes into extraordinary artworks using a GPS application.
In an era where technology increasingly merges 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. Each day, he covers about 70 kilometres, yet these are not ordinary rides. Lund meticulously plans his routes, crafting spectacular "drawings" visible on virtual maps.
Thanks to an application that tracks his location in real time, each of his cycling trips becomes a line in a digital sketchbook. From his rides, impressive shapes emerge – from dinosaurs and animals to portraits and playful patterns. Every project demands precision, logistics, and relentless determination – after all, a single careless turn can ruin the entire image.
Lund's work, known as "GPS art," involves creating art by recording route traces using a satellite navigation system. The artist not only travels dozens of kilometres daily but also spends hours analysing maps, planning every turn and pivot point with care.
The results are works that not only impress with their precision but also inspire others to pair passion with modern technology.
Lund's creativity proves that art can manifest in many forms and that boundaries primarily exist only in our imagination. In his case, a simple daily bike ride becomes a fully-fledged work of art – dynamic, ephemeral, yet brimming with passion and ingenuity.
