2 Wheels + Motor: An International Fine Arts Exhibition
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“The Devil's Staircase" by Roger Williams
What it is: A “deconstructivist” takes on a motorcycle hillclimb, by Ohio painter Roger Williams, with layers of images that express the complexity of the subject in overlapping symbolism. What the artist says:“Chad Disbennett, the 2004 AMA National Hillclimb Champion, is a relative of mine, and I wanted to do a painting of Chad with his 800cc Triumph, No. 17. The painting is deconstructed images, layers and overlaps in bright pop colors. Deconstructivist art is on-edge art that came after Postmodern art. Conceptually, you see gears, a hurricane, a stick of dynamite, tattoos and just profiles of things and movement while airborne.”
"Cloud Chaser" by Wesley R. Baker
“Foo Rider,” by Jeff Gaither
What it is: Artist Jeff Gaither invented the idea of a “Foo Rider” based on the WWII fighter pilot term “Foo Fighter,” which these days would be called a UFO. Gaither’s Foo Rider is conceived to take that idea and flip it. The helmeted creature is imagined to be a fanciful gremlin-chasher, traveling along with the motorcyclist, chasing away mechanical snafus and generally bringing good luck.
How it works: Though primarily a work of art that displays as a sculpture, the piece also employs a removable helmet that can be worn on a motorcycle journey. Removing the helmet reveals another eye underneath that is part of the base.
How it was made: Gaither started with a Bell 500, painted it with acrylics, built the base using a wire armature covered with foil and polymer clay.
"Dangerous" by Eric Herrmann
"Her Black Wings" by Brad White
"Banshee Scream" by Tom Fritz
"Wildlife" by Eric Herrmann
"Red On Red" by Reed White
"Not Just 'Boys Toys'" by Wesley R. Baker
"Toyland" by Don Bradley
"The Beauty Of The Machine" by Koranna Spurgeon
"Laughlin" by Eric Herrmann
"Hand/Wrench" by Gavin Bruce
"Behind Bars" by Eric Herrmann
"Baja 1000" by Eric Herrmann
"Long Days Short Life" by Patrick Jilbert
"Ride To Live Or Die Trying" by Ron Jasin
"Stuntin'" by Ken Goodson
"Twilight Of The Gods" by Don Bradley
"Cruizin'" by Ken Goodson
"Carving It In Rubber" by Tom Fritz
"Crankin'" by Eric Herrmann
"Fire!" by Siege
"1919 Cleveland" by Alicia Jean Vanderelli
"Harley Rear End" by Alicia Jean Vanderelli
"Dick Burleson" by Andrew Lundberg
"He's Checking It Twice" by Frank Laskowski
"Catchin' Wind" by Bill Meyer
"Harley Rider & Cycle" by Jeff Decker
"Knucklehead Engine" by Jeff Decker
"Flames Grid" by Lory Lockwood
"Ladies First" by Wesley R. Baker
"Monkeys Cycle Through The UV Zone" by Michael Siculan
"Shane's Painting" by Shane Siculan
"Cruising" by Katherine N. Crowley
"Merkel On Mustard" by Reed White
"Gray On Gray" by Reed White
"Four Horse Men" by Jongseok Oh
"Via Con Dios" by Manon Elder
"Nude In Reflection" by Siege
"Skull" by Tim Rietenbach
"American, Always" by Eric Herrmann
“Magoo” by Troy Lee
"Black Rider" by Ken Goodson
"Wash Day" by Eric Herrmann
"Red Ducati" by Guenevere Schwien
"Poker Run" by Wesley R. Baker
"Rane" by Susan Ward