I’m out of my depth here. I don’t know anything about bikes. So I’m not going to try to describe the bike bit. I’m not even going to make jokes about road hogs – after all, this one seems to be a bit of a sweetie.
The humour, the juxtapositions and the colourful reflections on the gleaming chrome made this street art irresistible so I lingered around it, trying a variety of different angles and detail shots. I love the snout and the curly tail.
I was surprised to find the chrome so alluring – it tapped in to my love of pattern, but there was something more.
It took me a while to tear my eyes away from the chrome long enough to enjoy the effect created by glimpses of the mysterious, cloaked figure and the cartoon eyes of Yosemite Sam.
You can spot me in the reflections in some of these pictures, but I don’t really mind that: in a weird way, my legs and fingers just add an extra layer to the many hands, legs and eyes in the artwork on the wall.
The colourful streaks on the chrome seem painterly and iconic combined with the Harley-Davidson® logo.
This week’s photo challenge aims to wash the web with a rainbow of colours to keep the winter gloom away. Please join in if you’ve something to share!
Credits
‘Hog’
by Bob Wade
for hopecampaign.org
Photographed at the fascinating South Austin Popular Culture Center in Texas.
Susan Rushton 
You’ve made your own street art by utilising the bike as well
I certainly had fun with the colourful reflections.
Good shots, Susan!
wow now that’s street art I can admire!
I’d challenge anyone with an interest in art to visit Austin and not come away marvelling at the creativity on display.
It’s on my list of places to visit next time I get to Texas 🙂
Truly vibrant and a joy to behold! Love the way you use this amazing street art to impeccable results! Thank you for sharing this.
My pleasure!
Witty!
New at this so not sure the protocol but I LOVED your post and it made me think of two things.
A musician I know (Geoffrey Castle) and his extremely talented motorcycle/glass artist. Both embody “vibrant”!
Bet you’d enjoy both.
http://www.geoffreycastle.com/
http://www.scc-art.com/
Great photography! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome pictures, Susan! The bike is such a stark counterpoint to the colorful cartoons.
They do work well together. I’ve never been inside as it’s not been open, but the yard is full of artwork. I had a 30 second visit there earlier last year and was grateful for the chance to find my way back again more recently when we had more chance to linger.
I’ve no interest in bikes but I love these shots. Really great!
It’s definitely accessible to non-bikers – the artist helped me sense the allure of gleaming chrome for the first time.
Fascinating and fun!
This changes my whole view of road hogs. Certainly fun entry to project vibrancy. Thanks for the fun lift today.