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AFTER a lifetime performing stunts around the world \u2013 from swallowing swords to juggling operating chainsaws while riding a unicycle \u2013 Chayne Hultgren has switched gears to focus on his new passion for art.<\/p>\n

Fascinated by the Guinness Book of World Records as a child, Hultgren began busking at Byron Bay Markets riding a unicycle, juggling and performing magic tricks when he was eight years old.<\/p>\n

He went on to perform as The Space Cowboy in more than 40 countries and break 56 Guinness World Records.<\/p>\n

They include the longest lightning bolt from human skin, for which he stood barefoot on his one-million-volt Tesla Coil and conducted the power through his body.<\/p>\n

He also holds the record for the most speeding arrows caught with the bare hand while blindfolded (seven), and the most chainsaw juggling catches on a tall unicycle (10).<\/p>\n

But when he found himself grounded with no performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hultgren found a new way to express himself when he started painting with his daughter.<\/p>\n

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Chayne Hultgren aka The Space Cowboy swallowing swords. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Painting became an extension of my creativity and a new way to push my own boundaries,” he said. “It allowed me to capture moments and ideas in a way that would last forever. I realized that art could have the same impact as a performance \u2014 it could connect, inspire and surprise people.”<\/p>\n

The 46-year-old is now an in demand visual artist, with his bold and vibrant works exhibited and sent to collectors around the world.<\/p>\n

“I can’t paint fast enough, and I paint fast!” he said. “I am loving my new career direction.<\/p>\n

“I love mixing reality with the surreal, creating works that are fun, inspiring and thought-provoking. Many of my paintings also feature augmented reality animations that bring the artwork to life when viewed through a smartphone.”<\/p>\n

Whether performing or sharing his art, Hultgren loves pushing boundaries.<\/p>\n

“The creative process itself is deeply rewarding, whether it’s mastering a dangerous stunt or creating a new painting,” he said.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit thespacecowboy.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AFTER a lifetime performing stunts around the world \u2013 from swallowing swords to juggling operating chainsaws while riding a unicycle \u2013 Chayne Hultgren has switched gears to focus on his new passion for art. Fascinated by the Guinness Book of World Records as a child, Hultgren began busking at Byron Bay Markets riding a unicycle, […]<\/p>\n

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