A Perfect Jump
USE: Urban Infrastructure
LOCATION: Worcester, MA
DATE COMPLETED: Ongoing
These bicycle racks are designed as a tribute to Marshall “Major” Taylor, the fastest man alive at the turn of the 20th Century. As a piece of useful street furniture, the project draws a connection between Taylor, the first African American international sports superstar, and residents using bikes for daily transportation.
The bent tubular forms invoke the dynamics of cycling and the graphic pattern recalls the uniforms of Taylor himself. The design is an expression of Taylor’s approach to a good race: the importance of a clean line, the ability to weave out of a pocket, and a perfect jump for the finish.
A Perfect Jump is a collaboration with artists Laura Marotta and Seth Hoffman.
