On a sleepy Sunday morning this past April artcar artists from around the country gathered at Smither Park on Houston’s south side for one last farewell party, a swansong to bring to a close the annual celebration of artcars in Houston. It was the awards ceremony, the last in a week long celebration of artcars and the artists who drive them. Most were there however for the free mimosas and breakfast tacos provided by event organizer The Orange Show. There’s only one award that everyone is interested in, the…
For Bonnie winning the BBBMA is especially gratifying because it’s voted on by her artcar artist peers in the Houston Artcar Klub. Bonnie tells us she is “honored to win the award.” Showing her humility Bonnie goes on to say “I am so humbled to be able to have my name listed among all the great artcar artists that have gone before me.” And to all of her friends in HACK she wants to say “a big thank you to all who voted for me.” No Bonnie, Thank you. You’ve won and it’s richly deserved.
Who is Brother Brian Bryan? According to former HACK president Bryan Taylor he “was one of Houston’s true eccentric secrets. A participant in the very first Houston Art Car Parade way back in 1988.” Taylor tells us “BrianBryan became famous as the “Tie Guy”. He would always have a bag of ties on him and would give them out willy nilly to any who would accept them. He also began to make things with them, such as a car cover for his VW Bug. His tie clothes, and fashion accessories were worn by many…
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