Art Car MINI? Carlex creates "Painter's Works"

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  1. Nathan

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    When an eccentrically dressed client asked Carlex Design to make his new Mini’s cabin look like an art studio, the Polish interior designer agreed without hesitation. Dubbed the “Painter’s works,†the project demanded the design team to think outside the box. Rulers and symmetry wasn’t required for this particular job, instead the challenge was to consider things such as how to successfully paint Alcantara.

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    Canvas replaced certain luxury materials, while handstitched and handpainted elements can be found throughout the cabin. Like a giant colorful puzzle, the design was initially created on a 1:1 scale template and then transferred onto Alcantara, one piece at a time.

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    Nasty. Even a soulless Honda doesn't deserve this...
     
  3. Spa2k

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    :prrr: What did it look like before it was vandalized?
     
  4. Dave.0

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    OMG WTF :mad2:

    Ringling Brothers Circus Clowns your new car is ready.


    Even the guy that did that did not want to show his face.
     
  5. silky

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    Excellent! I love it, especially the head rests. If it were my car, though, I would have done the splash graphics on the outside, and with a different color palette.
     
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    It is different I have to say that. I bet it gets a lot of attention
     
  7. old81

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    Not bad, definitely unique. As a photographer/artist I like it. :)

    All the purists..... Close one eye and look again. :) :)

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  8. Crashton

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    It's a Pacman so it's OK. Lot O art going on there. :D
     

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