Discarded racing tyres become 17-foot sculpture in Ohio park

 Chakaia Booker recently unveiled her stunning 17-foot sculpture named ‘Transit’ at Lock 3 park in Akron, Ohio. Crafted from recycled Goodyear Eagle F1 racing tyres, the piece pays homage to the city’s rubber industry legacy. Composed of two elegantly curved forms supported by stainless steel, this installation, initiated in 2023, emphasizes the importance of contemporary public art created by female artists. Chakaia Booker recently unveiled her stunning 17-foot sculpture named ‘Transit’ at Lock 3 park in Akron, Ohio. Crafted from recycled Goodyear Eagle F1 racing tyres, the piece pays homage to the city’s rubber industry legacy. Composed of two elegantly curved forms supported by stainless steel, this installation, initiated in 2023, emphasizes the importance of contemporary public art created by female artists.