Tag Archives: Folk Art

Feliz Dia de los Muertos

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Thanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog

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Burning Man : Snail Car Is Born When Math, Dreams Collide

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

John Sarriugarte, a blacksmith and fire artist, makes adjustments to the flame-emitting feelers on the front of The Golden Mean, his snail-shaped art car. Photo by Emily Lang.Kyrsten Mate woke up and said, ‘We have to build this giant snail’By … Continue reading →

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ART : Burning Man 2008

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Obelisk with cutaway view of interior. Design by Rod Garrett and Larry Harvey. Illustration by Jack Haye and Rod Garrett. Burning Man 2008Monday, Aug. 25 – Monday, Sep. 1, 2008Black Rock City, Nevada The Burning Man project has grown from … Continue reading →

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Cocaine Jesus….

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

….Riding on the Dashboard of my Car!Meet Cocaine Jesus.Federal agents last week arrested a Mexican national for allegedly paying a woman to smuggle into the U.S. a statue that was made of a dried cocaine paste. The carefully painted religious … Continue reading →

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Art Car Tragedy in Houston

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Our friend Tom passed away early this morning [Sunday, May 11, 2008]. He was killed by a drunk driver. Tom was a great guy and he will be missed terribly. This picture was taken yesterday as he arrived for the … Continue reading →

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