Eroding and Reforming Cars

Each piece in this series documents a historic car from renowned films, embodying their cultural significance while undergoing a mesmerizing erosion and reforming process that mirrors the film's runtime.

"The Eroding and Reforming DeLorean" captures the essence of the iconic time-traveling car from "Back to the Future." It completes its erosion cycle every 116 minutes, echoing the runtime of the film. As time elapses, the car gradually erodes, disintegrating into fragments, only to reform and regain its shape anew.

"The Eroding and Reforming E30" pays homage to the legendary car featured in the film "Wall Street." With an erosion cycle of 126 minutes, it reflects the passage of time within the film's narrative. As minutes pass, the car undergoes a captivating transformation, disintegrating into fragments before reforming itself, symbolizing the ebb and flow of life.

"The Eroding and Reforming GT California" immortalizes the classic car from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." It completes its erosion cycle every 103 minutes, mirroring the film's runtime. As the minutes tick away, the car undergoes a mesmerizing erosion process, embodying the passage of time and the transience of moments.

Lastly, "The Eroding and Reforming Mustang" pays tribute to the legendary car featured in the film "Bullit." With an erosion cycle of 113 minutes, it echoes the film's runtime. As time unfolds, the car erodes, fragmenting into a breathtaking display of decay, only to reform and renew its presence.

Through the unique erosion and reforming effects, these artworks become visual meditations on the fleeting nature of existence, the passage of time, and the impermanence of human achievements. Daniel Arsham invites you to witness the transformation of these iconic cars, as they evolve and reshape themselves in perfect harmony with the films that brought them to life.