Thursday, June 4, 2009

Dirty Car Art - This Actually Looks Good

Dirty Car Art

It's not what you think: Scott Wade makes reproductions of classic art like the Mona Lisa and Van Gogh's Starry Night, as well as what I think are original works, on dirty car windshields.

Actually, that Mona Lisa and Starry Night were one piece of artwork. I'll let Mr. Wade explain:

"This image featuring Leonardo's 'Mona Lisa' with Vincent Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' is shown at its peak. These images drawn in the dust are obviously quite impermanent. One of the cool things about them is how they change over time. More dust accumulates as the car is driven down the road. Early morning dew streaks and dots the image, creating a patina. A light shower creates a deeper patina...."

Some contemporary 'artists' - like the fellow who threw paint into a jet engine exhaust and sold the results - are, in my opinion, more slick salesperson than artist.

Scott Wade, on the other hand, has taken something we encounter every day, and worked it into memorable, if ephemeral, images.

No comments:

Unique, innovative candles

Visit us online:
Spiral Light CandleFind a Retailer
Spiral Light Candle online store

Pinterest: From the Man Behind the Lemming

Top 10 Most-Viewed Posts

Today's News! Some of it, anyway

Actually, some of yesterday's news may be here. Or maybe last week's.
The software and science stuff might still be interesting, though. Or not.
The Lemming thinks it's interesting: Your experience may vary.
("Following" list moved here, after Blogger changed formats)

Who Follows the Lemming?

WebSTAT

Family Blogs - Blog Catalog Blog Directory