Talk about lightweight: a life-sized Hummer made from Styrofoam

The SF Gate has an unusual article about artist Andrew Junge's latest work: a Hummer sculpted out of Styrofoam. Andrew scavenged the Styrofoam from the trash while at SF Recycling & Disposal's Artist In Residence Program. The Hummer, made from measurements of a bio-diesel Hummer, is 17 feet long, 6 feet high, and over 8 feet wide. The Styrofoam Hummer was recently shown at the Tampa Museum of Art. GM, give Andrew a call and buy this piece! It would be a hit at car shows and the shipping would be next to nothing because it's so light. Check out the gallery below with close ups of the Hummer.
Gallery: Styrofoam Hummer
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[Source: SFGate via Neatorama]
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Trev 8:41PM (1/29/2008)
GM would not be so wise to buy it, as it may be symbolic of the hummer being ungreen (styrofoam, hummer, hummer, styrofoam--anyone?)
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Dave 9:43PM (1/02/2008)
How about GM invest in the Volt and not waste money on art... No offense, but GM shouldn't blow investor dollars on stuff like this. Individuals should.
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Lascelles Linton 4:30PM (1/02/2008)
Dave, I don't think it would be blown money if it gets them free advertising. Car shows are all about getting attention and this would get attention. I think it would go over better than Jeep's water fall...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2LUz2WVcek
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Ideno 3:35AM (1/03/2008)
Dave, I disagree. It would be pretty cool if GM purchased this. I see it being used in a plethora of ways but what sticks out in my mind is a future ad for the Chevy Volt or something. After all, what is more of an oxymoron than a featherweight Humvee? There could be a connection made. Perhaps I'm bias though. I'm an advertising and design student.
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