Ding Yi customizes Porsche Taycan Turbo S with its own painting!

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The artist Ding Yi has been drawing for over 30 years crosses in various shapes and colors. His works adorn museums, galleries and private collections. Now one of his paintings drives through the streets of Shanghai, engraved in one Porsche Taycan Turbo S. As part of the Porsche special request program The Taycan was decorated both outside and inside with sections of Ding Yi's painting "Appearance of Crosses 2022-2“ individualized. "This paint job was the most complex Porsche has ever done“, says Alexander Fabig, Head of Individualization at Porsche. The company allows with the special request program (Porsche Exclusive Manufactory) a deep personalization of their vehicles. In the summer of 2022, Ding Yi laid the base coat of the chariot and shared his vision. Michael Kirsch, CEO of Porsche China, emphasized the uniqueness of working with Ding Yi and the opportunity to merge art and technology.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S by artist Ding Yi

The colors of the artwork were individually applied to the body, supplemented by layers of clear coat. And the interior of the Taycan also reflects the painting, and special ones printing techniques ensure a uniform presentation of the colors on the different materials. The picture in the car gives the impression of sitting in the middle of a work of art. Unique, inspired by the universe and galaxies, is consistent with the values ​​represented by the Taycan Turbo S. Ding Yi, longtime Porsche owner, plans to drive the special vehicle in Shanghai. Despite the complex paintwork, the Taycan is full everyday use. Ding Yi, born in Shanghai in 1962, has established himself over the years as an outstanding representative of contemporary abstract art in China and has been cooperating with Porsche since 2020.

Summary of specifications and changes:

• Artists: Ding Yi
• Subject: Artist individualized the Taycan Turbo S with their own painting.
• Projects: An inspirational vehicle based on the Taycan Turbo S, decorated with cutouts from Ding Yi's painting Appearance of Crosses 2022-2.
• Special features of the paintwork:
  • The painting was the most complex that Porsche has ever done.
  • The reproduction of the image on the body parts required considerably more work time than a standard painting.
  • Base coat for body and rims: 914Olympblue (from the "color of your choice" program).
  • Each color on the body was applied individually.
  • Use of special masking foils tailored to the artwork.
  • Several coats of clear coat were applied.
• inner space:
  • Portions of Ding Yi's painting have been incorporated into the front and rear door panels, instrument panel and around the front cup holder.
  • Despite the different materials in the interior, the colors of the picture segments appear uniform thanks to a special screen printing process.
  • The screen printing process was a first for Porsche of this size.
• positioning accuracy:
  • In the interior, the image sections are arranged in such a way that it appears as if the entire image was spread out in the vehicle.
  • The exterior finishes of the painting have been preserved in their original size (neither enlarged nor reduced).
• meaning of the painting: "Appearance of Crosses 2022-2" evokes the universe and galaxies, creating a dialogue with passion, speed and the alternative energies of the Taycan Turbo S.
• everyday practicality:
  • Despite the elaborate paintwork, the car is suitable for everyday use.
  • There are also repair methods for such complex coatings.
• About Ding Yi:
  • Born in Shanghai in 1962.
  • A representative of contemporary abstract art in China.
  • Has used the symbols x and + in his paintings since 1988.
  • His works are exhibited in renowned museums worldwide.
  • Cooperation with Porsche since 2020.

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