My 1946 Velocette GTP in the gallery
Jeff and I returned to San Francisco to rescue the 1946 Velocette GTP from the gallery where the bike had been on display with other unfinished projects. It was like a two-week vacation for the bike. From here the bike will go back onto the work-bench.
The show was in the second floor of this building
The benefits of returning during daylight hours were being able to see the art and motorcycles, as well as to speak with Jason, the mastermind behind the show. One of the things I learned from Jason was that there was a theme to the art accepted for the show. It was anatomy, body parts, taxidermy etc. Ah hah. Things made much more sense.
Charlie O’Hanlon’s “Venus de Moto” greeted guests to the show
Although there was no crowd, my meager photographic skills were challenged by the light of the setting sun. (I just had to include that disclaimer…)
A view of the gallery to the North
The gallery to the South
The gallery is a busy place. Jason is in the middle.
A real camera artist at work
An unfinished Gilera(?) and more traditional art on the wall
The artist, Jason Friend, created these interchangeable blocks for his new baby boy
Someone even drew my picture in the square that was designed to hold a photograph
In the futures the gallery will have a few more art shows. If all goes as planned the art will be combined with a few motorcycles. Art and motorcycles is a great combination. I look forward to seeing more.
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