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Turkish metal sculptor<\/a> Taylan T\u00fcrkmen<\/a> has created a 450-kilogram Formula 1-inspired vehicle sculpture after a 5.5-month process, earning an invitation to display the work at the British Grand Prix at the U.K.\u2019s Silverstone Circuit.<\/p>\n A graduate of Anadolu University\u2019s Faculty of Fine Arts, T\u00fcrkmen discovered sculpture after completing his painting studies in 2016 and began creating works using discarded materials. Over time, he developed a distinctive style using wire, sheet metal and welding techniques, producing more than 150 pieces that have been exhibited in T\u00fcrkiye and abroad, including in Qatar and Germany.<\/p>\n T\u00fcrkmen\u2019s latest work is part of his \u201cArt Cars Series,\u201d a collection exploring automobiles as artistic objects. The sculpture was designed with dimensions similar to a Formula 1 car, measuring 5.2 meters in length, 1.85 meters in width and 1.35 meters in height.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter determining the dimensions, I built it piece by piece, welded it, cleaned it and finished it with varnish,\u201d T\u00fcrkmen said. \u201cIt is not a replica of an existing Formula 1 car and has no specific model. I only used Formula 1 vehicles as a reference for its size and wheels.\u201d<\/p>\n The artist said the project was completed in 2026 after beginning in 2025 and will be followed by two additional works in the same series.<\/p>\n T\u00fcrkmen said he received an offer to exhibit the sculpture at the British Grand Prix, scheduled for July 5, after sharing images of the work on social media. \u201cWe are still discussing the details, so nothing is finalized yet,\u201d he said, noting that international circumstances had affected the planning process.<\/p>\n The sculpture is also expected to be displayed at Contemporary Istanbul, one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s major contemporary art events, in September. T\u00fcrkmen added that he has also held discussions with officials regarding a possible exhibition during the 2027 Formula 1 season at Istanbul Park.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n