I just received word that my pizza cutters will be included in a unique exhibition featuring the one of a kind motorcycles of several well known chopper builders from around the country. The exhibition was curated by Tom Zimberoff who authored the book The Art of the Chopper. I feel very fortunate to have my work featured with the work of so many talented individuals. Make sure to check out the exhibition if you're in Florida.
Thirty custom motorcycles built as works of contemporary art will be presented in “Art of the Chopper” at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community College in Ocala from Oct. 10 to Jan. 10, 2010. Tickets go on sale July 15 at the museum and online at www.AppletonMuseum.org.
APPLETON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ‘ART OF THE CHOPPER’ EXHIBITION OPENING OCT. 10
(OCALA, Fla.) September 9, 2009 — The definition of a chopper is any conceptualized, one-of-a-kind, handmade motorcycle of exceptional design and originality, and that perfectly describes the 30 ostentatious yet beautiful custom bikes that will be presented in “Art of the Chopper” at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community from Oct. 10 to Jan. 10, 2010.
“Art of the Chopper” strives to present motorcycles as both sculptural art and artifacts of American culture. During the exhibition, the Appleton will showcase 30 choppers, each accompanied by a series of photographs and display panels featuring background information on the bike’s builder. Among the well-known names will be Indian Larry, Rick Fairless, Jerry Graves, Ron Finch and Mike Brown. A series of special events and motorcycle-related programs will be presented at the museum on weekends during the three-month exhibition.
As the first collection of custom motorcycles created explicitly as contemporary art, “Art of the Chopper” recently concluded its debut at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark. Director Terry Garner said, “These motorcycles are, when curated correctly, works of contemporary art. We fondly refer to them as Rolling Sculptures because the ‘chopper’ is a uniquely American icon, a creation that demands remarkable design and engineering while clearly expressing the artistry and personalities of their builders and owners.”
APPLETON MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ‘ART OF THE CHOPPER’ EXHIBITION OPENING OCT. 10
(OCALA, Fla.) September 9, 2009 — The definition of a chopper is any conceptualized, one-of-a-kind, handmade motorcycle of exceptional design and originality, and that perfectly describes the 30 ostentatious yet beautiful custom bikes that will be presented in “Art of the Chopper” at the Appleton Museum of Art of Central Florida Community from Oct. 10 to Jan. 10, 2010.
“Art of the Chopper” strives to present motorcycles as both sculptural art and artifacts of American culture. During the exhibition, the Appleton will showcase 30 choppers, each accompanied by a series of photographs and display panels featuring background information on the bike’s builder. Among the well-known names will be Indian Larry, Rick Fairless, Jerry Graves, Ron Finch and Mike Brown. A series of special events and motorcycle-related programs will be presented at the museum on weekends during the three-month exhibition.
As the first collection of custom motorcycles created explicitly as contemporary art, “Art of the Chopper” recently concluded its debut at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark. Director Terry Garner said, “These motorcycles are, when curated correctly, works of contemporary art. We fondly refer to them as Rolling Sculptures because the ‘chopper’ is a uniquely American icon, a creation that demands remarkable design and engineering while clearly expressing the artistry and personalities of their builders and owners.”
In addition to Zimberoff's portraits and photographic prints depicting the artists, the following artists are represented by their motorcycles in the exhibition:
Mike Brown, Holy Roller; Chica, Freedom Forever; Dave Cook, Cook Norton & Rambler; Vince Doll, Curves and S&S Bike; Christian Dotson, Swingshot and Aileron; Trevelen, El Peligroso; Rick Fairless, Bettie; Ron Finchh, Odin’s Axle; “Big Al” Gaither, Blue Goose; Jerry Graves, Mad Rat; Jim Giuffra, Er Hed; Gard Hollingern, Fancula; Cyril Huze, Graffiti; Shinya Kimura, Spike; Scott Long, Stingray; Joe Martin, The Destroyer; Dave Perewitz, Stinger; Mondo, Easyrider’s 35th Anniversary Bike; Mike Pugliese, Knuckle Under; Roland Sands, Glory Stomper; Indian Larry, Chain of Mystery; Donnie Smith, Donnie’s Blower Bike; Eddie Trotta, Camel III; Paul Yaffe, El Cadiente; Hank Young, Flying Pan and Disk Drive
3 comments:
Congrats! I'll have to travel up to Appleton. Love to see a Shinya Kimura bike, too.
well, if it were in Appleton, WI....
Thanks Steve.
I wish it were closer myself so I could go see some of the bikes. I love Shinya's creations too!
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