How to draw a bicycle

10 July to 3 August 2024

This summer, The Winchester Gallery featured ‘How to Draw a Bicycle’, a participatory exhibition produced in collaboration with Cycle Winchester. The exhibition brought artists into the gallery to offer hands-on opportunities for visitors to contribute to the exhibition.

Visitors were invited to create work for the bicycle wall, recall a favourite cycling memory, be inspired by local creatives making hand-crafted bicycles and cycling-related artworks, and explore what cycling meant to them.

‘How to Draw a Bicycle’ was a space to collectively shared our stories, memories, and reasons for riding. From commissioned artists to drop-in workshops, the gallery space was filled with making and creating, supporting everyone to express their views and narratives around how, why and where we ride.

How to Draw a Bicycle
  • A bamboo-framed bicycle is displayed on a wooden pallet with photos and diagrams mounted on the wall behind it.
  • A green wall displays numerous hand-drawn bicycle illustrations arranged in a grid, with the text “Draw your own bike & add it to our wall!”.
  • A gallery wall features the text “HOW TO DRAW A BICYCLE” above a table with leaflets and a framed artwork of a stylized landscape.
  • A wooden table labeled “CREATION STATION” holds colored pencils, scissors, and blank paper for interactive activities.
  • A hand-drawn artwork of a bicycle in blue and yellow is displayed on a white wall, surrounded by handwritten notes and sketches.
  • A person paints a bright yellow wall with colorful abstract shapes and lines, including telephone poles and a large dark square.
  • A poster with bold text reads “RIDE A BIKE HAPPINESS GUARANTEED” on a plain wall.
  • A person writes on a large orange wall with the question “What does CYCLING mean to you?” displayed in bold white letters. The wall is covered with handwritten responses such as “FUN!”, “Adventure!”, “Excitement,” and “Freedom.”
  • A person stands in front of a wall painting colorful abstract shapes including stars, arrows, and circles.
  • Two framed artworks hang on a gallery wall, each depicting stylized landscapes with winding roads and cyclists.
  • A sculptural piece resembling a bicycle is suspended, made from fabric, patterned panels, and a plush toy.
  • A glass window displays orange and green text reading “HOW TO DRAW A BICYCLE” and exhibition dates, with a bicycle visible inside.
How to Draw a Bicycle
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Photographs credits: Dave Gibbons and Xinyue Li. Email us for specific credits and captions for external use.