This car started out life as an E36 318is and Artist Ryan has turned it into what he calls "Half-Art Car, Half-Rat." He uses it as his daily driver and puts different pieces on the roof rack to keep the art alive.
BMW art cars have a long history and the current marketing campaign for the new Z4 is tapping into it, so it's good to see such a young BMW enthusiast pumping out his own work. Some of his smaller pieces were amazing too, especially the re-imagined 3.0 CSL etched on the rusty slab of metal. Might have to save up a few bucks and get one of these.
The artist had a whole wall of ideas, inspirations, rough sketches, media-collages and random thoughts on the world of art and the automobile. They also had another 3 series BMW in the show room being worked on connecting everyday mechanics to the aesthetic in life.
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Great article. If Mr. Lawrence hasn't yet been featured in the Pitch or KC Star, then you must shop this article after adding 1000 words. BTW, thanks for the art car link...Alexander Calder is a legend.
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