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Three-Way Bicycle

Charlie Lucasc. 1985

Souls Grown Deep

Souls Grown Deep
Atlanta, United States

Made shortly after a disabling injury, the piece describes an important decision Lucas faced about his future: "When I come to the crossroads I got three choices about which way to go. I think a lot on it, 'cause if I make the wrong one, I can't go back." The bicycle has three front wheels, each straining to go in its own direction. Lucas saw his choices as follows: to make art full time, to move to a neighboring county and become a farmer, or to retire from work and draw disability payments.

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  • Title: Three-Way Bicycle
  • Creator: Charlie Lucas
  • Creator Lifespan: b. 1951
  • Creator Nationality: American
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Birth Place: Birmingham, Alabama
  • Date Created: c. 1985
  • Location Created: Pink Lilly, Alabama
  • Physical Dimensions: 71 1/2 x 47 x 22 in. (181.6 x 119.4 x 55.9 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Black art, African American art
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: © Charlie Lucas / Photo: Stephen Pitkin, Pitkin Studio
  • External Link: https://www.soulsgrowndeep.org/artist/charlie-lucas
  • Medium: Bicycle wheels, metal machine parts, electrical wiring
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