The artwork entitled “The Bus Driver” was created by the artist George Segal in 1962. It represents the genres of Environmental (Land) Art and Pop Art. This sculptural work is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
“The Bus Driver” illustrates a life-size figure of a bus driver behind the wheel of a bus. Segal’s work is characterized by its use of plaster bandages to create a white, ghostly appearance of the human figure, which is a signature technique of the artist. The sculpture captures a moment of everyday life, infusing a sense of realism into the setting. The bus and its driver are portrayed in a simplified form, with the bus rendered in a stylized manner that conveys the essence of its shape and function. The figure of the bus driver is seated, hands on the steering wheel, engaged in the act of driving. The artwork’s combination of environmental influences and pop culture elements typifies the innovative approaches of its time, providing insight into the cultural landscape of the early 1960s.
