Belconnen Owl takes wheels for Canberra's kinetic sculpture race
Dan Gleeson's team built a wheeled version of the iconic Belconnen Owl sculpture for the Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race on November 7.
The race runs November 7 from 11am to 4pm near Lake Burley Griffin. Human-powered, amphibious art vehicles compete over land, water and sand.
Dan Watters won the 2022 race on a dragon bike called Ronin. This year, Gleeson and friend John Griffiths joined to build the sculpture.
Gleeson's 14-year-old son Jarvis learned to weld. They secured a $1,000 micro-grant.
The sculpture is made from two split bicycles welded together with a steering mechanism, covered in papier mache. Gleeson said when entering the race, what could be more Canberra than the iconic sculpture?
Prizes are awarded for art, engineering, speed and pageantry.
- November 7, 11am to 4pm
- Race date and time
- 1000 dollars
- Micro-grant amount
- 14
- Jarvis age
- Near Lake Burley Griffin
- Race location
Why it mattersThe race celebrates Canberra's art and bike communities, returning after four years with a focus on creativity and community.
AustraliaCanberra's Kinetic Sculpture Race is back, offering local artists and makers a unique platform to show their work.
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