[ISEA2012] Artist Talk: Harrod Blank – BURNING MAN ART VEHICLES, ART CARS and THE CAMERA VAN

Artist Statement

Harrod Blank will present a visual history of Art Cars at Burning Man, how and why these vehicles have evolved from personal totems into large scale fantasies on wheels called mutant vehicles. Over the years Burning Man has inspired folks to bring more “wow” factor, larger scale interactive works featuring cutting edge technology integrated into virtually all expression such as contemporary art installations, sculptures, theme camps and especially mutant vehicles. Blank will also highlight and introduce Doc Atomic, a local ABQ nuclear scientist and visionary art car artist, along with other art car artists from New Mexico.