At first glance you see a beautiful woman riding a motorcycle, then you look closely. These motorcycles have been created out of naked men and women and not one piece of clothing is being worn. The rider is not wearing any clothes, she is totally naked and painted. The motorcycle’s wheels, seat, frame and body is also made out of painted naked humans. In today’s congested world of advertising, everyone is trying to stand out and this unique creative ad campaign is going to make people “look closely!”
San Diego-based i.d.e.a. advertising agency created this advertising campaign for the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows 13 city nationwide show tour. The agency worked with professional San-Francisco-based Body Painter Trina Merry and a group of highly flexible and naked uninhibited models painted such a way that their bodies mimic motorcycle parts. (all photography copyright Juan Moreno courtesy to Cyril Huze)
Fast facts about the shoot:
• The models at the shoot were dancers, yoga instructors, aerialists and circus performers
• Number of hours each bike shot took from beginning to end:
◦ Harley: 15 hours
◦ Ducati: 18 hours
◦ KTM: 13.5 hours
• Number of air brushers on set: 8
• Number of massage therapists on set: 2
• Maximum amount of time a motorcycle pose was held: 2 minutes
• Minimum: less than 10 seconds
• Hours of behind-the-scenes video footage: 30
After the jump, watch the behind the scenes video on the making of “Human Motorcycles”
Wow, wow…
The riders had the easy part. 2 massage therapists on the set, you bet!
Just looking I have cramps.
Looks like someone in the advertising department visited Cirque Du Soliel and thought wow we could do something like this for our next IMS posters.
I could be mistaken, but I believe those young ladies aren’t wearing any clothes……
um… the descriptions are correct except for one tiny detail. The riders are not completely naked… they are wearing boots.
whats the point ?
Grate job Cyril….
That’s cool
That’s the first sport bike I have ever liked.
Love this stuff. If you like this check out the photographer Howard Schatz he has done a ton of photography utilizing body painted models.
Doesn’t anyone recognize Arin Bates or know who she is, as on TV most every week. “Speed channel ” plus other networks giving updates and interviews.
Kinda cool stuff…just glad I’m not the guy getting his junk used for a foot peg.
WOW I’m not one for motorcycles, I’m more for the art of things, and THIS is impressive. Taking human bodies and forming vehicles, in this case, motorcycles, is creative, unique, and the way it was done was beautiful!
The junk as a footpeg thing DOES look pretty painful though, someone get this guy some ibuprofen!
Ha. Creatively happened. girls what is necessary
Fantastic work! Everyone involved in this project deserves a high round of applause for their efforts, skills and imagination. Well done! Thank you for sharing this!
What a concept. Great idea and very creative! Wish I’d thought of this.
Very, very nice …..
Exceptional concept, fantastic execution
The fact that they’re semi-nude doesn’t hurt either
Erin covers Supercross. She looks great in paint! Hope they do posters. See ya at the shows.