Oct.22 (GMM) An enormous painted portrait of Lewis Hamilton will soon be on public display in central London
Reebok, the McLaren driver’s major personal sponsor, has commissioned freelance artist Ian Cook to paint a huge 96 square metre likeness of Hamilton’s face
The work is taking place this week, in Cook’s unique style; he drops paint on the canvas and then spreads it around by using various remote-controlled cars
The finished product will ultimately be hung near the Tower of London from 29 October, and displayed throughout the decisive Brazilian round of the 2008 championship
“It will take all week,” Cook said, “and I’ll be working 14-16 hours a day on it.”n
