Anatomy of an Art Car

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 Aerial View of Buddha Buggy w/ 'Hot Spots' for Navigation

Click on the hotspots in the image at left to view enlarged details of this magnificent Art Car, created over a period of 5 years by Seattle's own "Dr. Schlock."

The Buddha Buggy was featured at the Tacoma Art Museum's Family Folk Art Fest June 3, 2001, and at the San Jose Museum of Art in Sept. 2002 and Sept. 2003. It was featured in the Portland Madcap Motorcade in 1997 and 1998, in the Seattle Art Car Blow-Out, 1999-2003; the Vancouver (Canada) Funky ArtCar Fest, 2000-2003; and the San Francisco ArtCar Fest, 1999-2003. Sadly, the 19½-year-old car went to the crusher in 2008, after 459,000 miles of fun. All the extant artwork was rescued, and is available for reuse in the car's next reincarnation.

 

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TEAM RHONDA:
Lettering and Buddha underpainting: Larry Steiner. Design, all other painting: Larry Neilson (Dr. Schlock). One-shot Enamel and Krylon Auto Enamel on steel. Sculpture from International District souvenir shops, Seattle & Hong Kong, and hand-cast by Larry Neilson; cast resin, urethane, plaster, and porcelain statuary; 1995 onwards. Stupa platform and harmika of wooden construction; dome sculpted from Bondo over styrofoam armature, erected 2000.
Stupa Team: Steve Anderson, sculptor; Terry Robb, sound/electronics; Bert Bradley, woodworking consultant; Kim David Hall, metalworking consultant; Craig Nelson, sheet metal shop; Lobsang Lama, spiritual consultant; Far East Handicrafts, original stupa plans, prayer flags, and chachkis; Ken Gerberick, parking Buddha; Harry Kirschner, spire lathework; John Cornell, body repair consultation and assistance; Larry Neilson, bankroll, concept & execution.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All photos shown on this web page are copyright © 2000, 2001 by Larry Neilson. Reproduction or any use of these images without the prior written consent of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited.