Famous Artist Shares His Passion For Porsche

Short List

Throughout the course of history, man has long shared a passion for many things, some of them mechanical in nature. Porsche is a true passion brand among that group, however, inspiring fans of motorsports, art, design, the act of driving, and cars in general for over 70 years now. That list includes multidisciplinary artist Jack Vanzet, who has long counted Porsche among his short list of obsessions.

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Early Exposure

As one might imagine, art came first, however. “My siblings and I have always been exposed to the world of art and music,” Vanzet said. “It’s a major part of our family culture, so becoming an artist never felt like a decision that I consciously made. I don’t really know any different. My parents instilled a sense of meaning and wonder through the arts and creativity early on, but they never pressed us on a profession in the industry. They facilitated an environment where we were able to experiment, explore and – more importantly – fail safely, which was vital in being able to discover what it is that we found meaningful. I feel very fortunate to have experienced this; I wouldn’t be where I am today without that.”

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Future of the Brand

That passion extends to moving works of art from Porsche, which this artist has always been a fan of. Recently, he got to check out the Taycan up close and offered up his thoughts on the future of the iconic brand, one that involves a new type of electrified powertrain.

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911 From the Future

Vanzet was able to drive a new Taycan along the winding roads through Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park, which was the perfect natural setting to express his views about its exterior design and craftsmanship, which he says blends Porsche’s rich heritage with its forward-looking vision. “It felt like driving a 911 from the distant future,” he said, sliding out of the driver’s seat.  

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Drawing Parallels

“A key part of my practice is the marriage of traditional methods of creation with new-age technologies. My music almost always starts at the piano before it ends up being treated inside the computer," Vanzat added, drawing a parallel between this experience and how impressions also reflect his own creative process.

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Pushing Boundaries

"Similarly, my visual work starts with pencil and paint before being transformed and expanded upon digitally," he added. "I want to keep acting on these curiosities and continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what I can achieve with my work."

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Creative Partner

As such, it isn't difficult to envision what it might be like to work with another visionary - this one from the automotive world. “When I think about Ferdinand Porsche and his first seminal work 75 years ago, he would have been the perfect creative partner," Vanzat said.

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