SHANTELL MARTIN (B.1980)

Fuji Feather Bike

hand drawing in ink on customized single-speed Fuji Feather bicycle

28 3/8 x 212 5/8 inches (540 x 72 cm)

Executed in 2012.

PROVENANCE:

Shantell Martin Studio, Los Angeles

NOTES:

A rare functional artwork by Shantell Martin, Fuji Feather Bike (2012) transforms a classic single-speed bicycle into a rolling canvas. Covered in Martin’s trademark black-line illustrations, the bike becomes both sculpture and symbol—blurring the line between everyday object and expressive self-portrait.

The artist’s distinctive language—playful figures, looping text, and spontaneous doodles—wraps the frame in narrative, turning motion into medium. This is a one-of-a-kind work that speaks to themes of mobility, identity, and street presence. This was Shantell's personal bike for years during her time in New York.