About
Born as a response to the Covid19 Lockdowns the #HappyHeartBike is a bicycle powered rolling ball sculpture. It took 5 weeks to build during the first lockdown and then was ridden through 7 different local communities over the course of 7 weeks in and around Bristol, where I live.
I publicised the fact I was coming to a community through local Facebook groups and asked for requests for streets I should ride along. I then created a route map which included timings for when I was coming to each street so people could watch from their doorsteps. The response was overwhelmingly positive with often whole streets coming out to watch.
The #HappyHeartBike was featured on the BBC here and was also used as part of the STEAM Club Project with Déda and Rolls Royce.
Creative Team:
– Conceived and Created by Matt Pang
– Built by Matt Pang
– Ridden by Matt Pang
– Named by Thea Pang (age 5 at the time)
Supported by my local Bike Shop: John Woods Cycle Repair Centre.
Suitable For
This is a roaming performance not a static show.
Events
Street Festivals, Outdoor Arts Events, Community Events, Cycling or Bicycle themed Events.
Audience
Family audiences of all ages.
Tech Requirements
Performance Length: 30-45min sets
Maximum number of sets per day: 3
Minimum length between sets: 30 mins
Performing Area:
– Ideally good smooth roads, pavements or, pedestrianised areas.
– Ideally no steps or curbs to negotiate. Dropped curbs are fine.
– Not too much overhead obstruction less than 2.5m from the ground.
Other Requirements:
– Access to a tap for drinking water, so I can fill up bottles.
– For multiple performance dates secure overnight storage is required.
Matt Pang 