Reebok commissions massive canvas of Lewis
A giant portrait of Lewis Hamilton will soon go on public display in London. Reebok, which sponsors Lewis, has commissioned freelance artist Ian Cook to paint a 96 square-metre likeness of Hamilton’s face.
It’s not the first time the artist, who paints using remote-controlled cars, has done a portrait of Lewis - we told you about his unique style back in July. But this one is just a tad bigger: “It will take all week,” Cook said. “I’ll be working 14-16 hours a day on it.”
The portrait will be hung next to the Tower of London from 29 October, and displayed throughout the weekend of the decisive Brazilian Grand Prix.
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5 responses so far
1 A Ludlow // Oct 22, 2008 at 7:58 am
I’m glad I live near there so have the chance to see it. I hope he wins now or this painting will lose it’s grandeur.
2 A Ludlow // Oct 22, 2008 at 8:22 am
actually, I’m gonna try and buy the picture for my putting this on my room
3 daniel felice // Oct 22, 2008 at 6:19 pm
so the artist is painting a life size portrait of his head!
4 A Ludlow // Oct 23, 2008 at 7:50 am
sh!tty comment daniel
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