Meet me at the car fountain in Rome…
In in attempt to draw attention to the issue of global warming, Spanish artist Juan Galdeano designed this unusual fountain in Rome, Italy. The installation was created to look like the fountain is supporting a hatchback Seat Ibiza on a jet of water, but it reality the vehicle is supported by an intricate and well hidden support mechanism. The installation will be available for public viewing from June 5 to August 10.
My question… of all the cars to choose from, why a Seat Ibiza? If Galdeano was attempting to draw attention to global warming, a gas guzzling pig like the Hummer would have been a more suitable choice, assuming of course, that the supports could hold it up.
Is it an art installation? I drive almost every day nearby and thought it was an advert (seat ibiza). What a wasted opportunity for the artist.