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There’s a sense of freedom to be found in loading up your RV ^[4] with all you need to survive and hitting the road to explore new places and commune with nature. This RV ^[5] does it a little differently – as you’ll notice it’s completely human powered ^[6], about half the size of a normal cab-over camper, and it’s completely emission free. Designed by Boston-based artist Kevin Cyr ^[7], the Camper Bike is both a fully functioning RV and the subject of a number of Cyr’s amazing paintings.

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The pedal powered camper was constructed in April 2008 and is built for one. Attached to a burly tricycle frame made to haul goods, the cab-over easily sits on the back platform. Like a turtle shell this camper ^[9] goes anywhere the owner can bike it. The camper’s interior features small and efficient appliances as well as a place to sleep and storage. We’re dying to see pictures of the inside, but alas, none have been found.

Cyr’s Camper is also the subject of a number of his paintings ^[10], which feature RVs, delivery vans, ice cream trucks, beat up old trucks and motorcycles. His current work will be on display at the Alden Gallery ^[11] in Provincetown, MA from August 21th thru September 8th. About his work, Cyr says, “In this particular series, I commemorate commercial vehicles inundated with graffiti and rust, working vehicles, and well-traveled recreational vehicles. I find that there is so much character in old delivery trucks and vans — especially when covered with graffiti — and in the old RVs parked in someone’s yard off a main road. Removing them from their everyday context gives them portrait-like importance. I paint with devoted attention to every imperfection and sign of age.”

+ Kevin Cyr ^[7]

Via designboom ^[12]