February 12, 2007 8:46 AM PST

'Bus Ball'--not ready for rush hour

(Credit: Corky Coker )

We assumed this was a Photoshop job when we first saw it on Spluch, but now we're not so sure. This "Bus Ball," credited to an artist and musician named Billy Gibbons, apparently morphs the remains of classic VW bus into a spherical objet d'art. We assume it's non-functional, though we suppose it can roll around on its own somehow. But then you'd probably have to repaint it after every outing.

Recent posts from Crave
Android apps: What would you want?
Want to humiliate your smartphone? Here's how
Digital infrared photography: Do more than take creepy shots of your cat
Battle of the wireless headsets
Review: JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44
Add a Comment (Log in or register) 4 comments
"Bus Ball" wrongly credited.
by zakjens February 25, 2007 11:15 AM PST
"Bus Ball" is actually the work of sculptor Lars Erik Fisk. Unfortunately, the piece was recently wrongly credited to Billy F. Gibbons on http://blog.coker.com/, the blog of Corky Coker. Since Corky's posting, many other blogs have linked to the story about Fisk's Bus Ball, but have similarly misinformed readers about the actual artist. While many people have tried to post comments on Corky's blog to correct the information and fairly credit Lars Erik Fisk, the efforts have been repeatedly and not-so-mysteriously deleted. I'm not sure why the Corky Coker blog is so adamant about wrongly attributing "Bus Ball" to Billy F. Gibbons, but it would be nice if the rest of the blogs interested in the story could make an effort inform people of the truth.
Reply to this comment
par for the Coker
by jhrod August 6, 2007 5:14 PM PDT
Repeatedly and not-so-mysteriously deleted information?

Sounds like Corky Coker. Here's our take on his antics in the automotive world:
http://SpankMyMarketer.com .
Reply to this comment
Looks like they clarified it
by Speld August 21, 2007 10:56 AM PDT
"Repeatedly and not-so-mysteriously deleted information?"
looking at the comments in the blog it was corrected like a week after it was posted by "jesse", and coker thanked him for the clarification. Awesome art though...is this STILL making the rounds?
Reply to this comment
by 70vwautostick June 20, 2008 3:53 PM PDT
I had a video clip that I found on the internets a few years ago, and from it can confirm this; the bus ball was mounted on a post, and rotated. It also had functional doors that could open and close. Bug me and I'll try to dig it up. Lars Fisk also did a UPS van ball, brick building ball, and some other stuff. Though it's hard to find details on him now.
Reply to this comment
Powered by Jive Software
advertisement

About Crave

The name says it all. Crave is our blog about gorgeous gadgets and other crushworthy stuff. If you would like to contact Crave with a tip or comment, please write to: crave@cnet.com

Add this feed to your online news reader

Crave topics

advertisement

Inside CNET News

Scroll Left Scroll Right