The artwork titled “Model Update,” created by artist Victo Ngai in 2017 in the United States, is a mixed media piece that belongs to the Fantasy Art and Surrealism movements and is classified as an illustration.
The artwork showcases a playful and imaginative scene filled with whimsical elements. At the center stands a figure in a black apron, holding tools, seemingly engaged in the process of updating an old-fashioned bicycle. Surrounding this central figure, various fantastical bicycles and contraptions are being ridden by characters that appear to be from different realms of fantasy. One figure reads a book while riding a bicycle with a serpentine back, another pedals a bike with bird-like wings, and yet another rides a contraption with a foot-shaped structure. The overall color palette is a mix of vibrant yellows, greens, and blues. The background has an almost dreamlike quality, with undulating lines and abstract forms that complement the fantastical theme. The ground is littered with mechanical parts, hinting at ongoing invention and creativity. This surreal and imaginative illustration blends elements from different worlds and epochs, creating a harmonious and visually captivating piece.
