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Cars are works of art. And just as art has admirers and haters alike, so too do automobiles. I've come to realize I have a very specific flavour of car I fall in love with at first site, while others take more time to warm up to.
Let's start with a “normal” breed: BMW, for example. I find their design language appealing because of the businesslike appearance with a hint of something more, something rough around the edges. Slightly flared wheel arches, a short, stubby nose, quad tailpipes, these subtle features, these design elements give away the car's true nature; they give away the artwork's soul.
Now, the Mercedes-Benz SL550 is a beast of another breed. I could stare at this two-seater for far too long. It's hypnotizing in a way that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. There's no denying what it is, or what it was meant to do. Sleek, slender, precise: This Merc was built with purpose and I adore that. There's no hidden message: Sex appeal is what it's got (and lots of it).
I'm attracted to the likes of Range Rover for its pure, brute strength (with a touch of class). I love the strong, bold lines of the Land Rover clan. They're big and brash and proud of what they are. These are, again, purpose-built luxury off-roaders and they look to be just that. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class garners the same reaction from me. I feel like I'm looking at a well-muscled man, ready to hike up a steep hill. I know they'll get the job done, and they'll look damn good doing it.
When it comes to everyday vehicles, there isn't just one that stands out as uber attractive, but bits and pieces that catch my eye, make me turn my head and take another look. For example, the Kia Optima I drove last week features fantastic headlights that are unique on the market right now. They are both modern and fun, and I appreciate the artistic flare from Kia. Audi's infamous LEDs are both futuristic and oh-so good looking and the Hyundai Veloster's rear is so out there I'd take it and hang it on my wall as a conversation starter.
Why not mention the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati? Well, that would be too easy. There's no denying the attractiveness of the likes of the Italians. Sensual lines from nose to tail are the reason they hold rent on teenage boy's bedroom walls.
So, no, not every car is a stunner (by no stretch of the imagination), but to each their own. I have preferences, just as I would if I were choosing a piece of art to display in my home. I look for clean lines, masculine undertones, assertive design elements and hints of power and strength in the little things. I like symmetry paired with organic bits and bobs; an oxymoron that rarely works but when it does, watch out.
Vehicles are more than a means to an end, they can be so much more and artwork is just one such thing.
Let's start with a “normal” breed: BMW, for example. I find their design language appealing because of the businesslike appearance with a hint of something more, something rough around the edges. Slightly flared wheel arches, a short, stubby nose, quad tailpipes, these subtle features, these design elements give away the car's true nature; they give away the artwork's soul.
Now, the Mercedes-Benz SL550 is a beast of another breed. I could stare at this two-seater for far too long. It's hypnotizing in a way that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. There's no denying what it is, or what it was meant to do. Sleek, slender, precise: This Merc was built with purpose and I adore that. There's no hidden message: Sex appeal is what it's got (and lots of it).
I'm attracted to the likes of Range Rover for its pure, brute strength (with a touch of class). I love the strong, bold lines of the Land Rover clan. They're big and brash and proud of what they are. These are, again, purpose-built luxury off-roaders and they look to be just that. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class garners the same reaction from me. I feel like I'm looking at a well-muscled man, ready to hike up a steep hill. I know they'll get the job done, and they'll look damn good doing it.
When it comes to everyday vehicles, there isn't just one that stands out as uber attractive, but bits and pieces that catch my eye, make me turn my head and take another look. For example, the Kia Optima I drove last week features fantastic headlights that are unique on the market right now. They are both modern and fun, and I appreciate the artistic flare from Kia. Audi's infamous LEDs are both futuristic and oh-so good looking and the Hyundai Veloster's rear is so out there I'd take it and hang it on my wall as a conversation starter.
Why not mention the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati? Well, that would be too easy. There's no denying the attractiveness of the likes of the Italians. Sensual lines from nose to tail are the reason they hold rent on teenage boy's bedroom walls.
So, no, not every car is a stunner (by no stretch of the imagination), but to each their own. I have preferences, just as I would if I were choosing a piece of art to display in my home. I look for clean lines, masculine undertones, assertive design elements and hints of power and strength in the little things. I like symmetry paired with organic bits and bobs; an oxymoron that rarely works but when it does, watch out.
Vehicles are more than a means to an end, they can be so much more and artwork is just one such thing.
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| Photo: Kevin Corrigan |