Inflated Large Lime Bike by Maxim Lester

Lime bikes are useful for some, an obstacle for others, and a symbol of capitalist creep on our public space. Created by British designer Maxim Lester, and originating from a 3D scan of a lime bike parked in Hammersmith, London, these forms are an exploration of a contentious product as a signifier alone, abstracting, scaling and inflating them beyond their function.

This work invites interpretation. It questions whether shared mobility solutions are liberating conveniences or intrusive symbols of commercialisation in public environments. By removing function and amplifying form, the sculpture turns a utilitarian object into a conversation piece about modern city life, design ethics, and visual culture. A sculpture that shifts perception—turning the everyday into something uncanny, tactile, and open to debate.

Polystyrene, Polyurethane

100cm x 60cm x 30cm

Black

Care: Remove dust with a feather duster or a soft cloth.

Made in the U.K.

This is a unique sculpture.

Maxim Lester is a designer-maker working across furniture, products, and art objects. His practice explores the narrative potential of products in our lives, utilising metal, textiles, and plastics in his London workshop.

This piece will shipped from the U.K.

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