Creativity in chrome, bolts, and wheels

As a kid, I thought being creative meant you were an artist…somebody who painted or drew pretty pictures. 

It wasn’t until I was in college and an instructor tagged me for turning in a creative music education project that I realized I needed to expand my definition of creativity.

Fast forward to a few months ago and another paradigm shift: the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) in Raleigh hosted Rolling Sculpture, an exhibition of 14 rare cars and 3 motorcycles representing the best designs from Art Deco period of the 1930s and 1940s.  

Hmmm.  <All sorts of wheels turning here>

• Was this exhibit simply Art?
• Amazing Chrome and Wheels?  
• Or All of the Above?

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Join me at the museum, and see for yourself.

Rolling Sculpture: art on wheels in an old-timey Delahaye

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I never thought of automobiles as art. 

​Though my gear head Spouse/Editor could've told me otherwise.  According to the NCMA, its Rolling Sculpture exhibit offered examples of car design with artistic flair, innovation and elegance.  It showcased ...decorative arts with industrial design, luxury and glamour…a perfect metal canvas.

The detail work on these beauties was AMAZING!  The Art Deco influences and craftsmanship screamed hubba-hubba!!!​
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....car design with artistic flair, innovation and elegance.   Decorative arts with industrial design luxury and glamour…a perfect metal canvas

Xenia hood ornament; 1935 Chrysler

BMW Cycle

1936 Peugeot Coupe

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Bugatti’s Aerolithe concept car was the only one of its kind ever assembled.  It looked like a helmet worn by the Flash or a Roman soldier back in the day.  I wouldn’t mind driving one around town for groceries or a trip to the library, especially if Señor Bugatti was good on gas.

Bugatti Aerolithe Concept Car

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Sweeeeeet! 
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My favorite was the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow. The Arrow simply oozed class.  This beauty was the glam Jean Harlow of automobiles of its day….gleaming, sleek and sexy.  (Mercy! Did I just call a car sexy?!?!?) 

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​The builder of the 1936 Voisin C28 Clairiere wanted to give the impression you were driving an airplane.  What do you think? 

​It could also serve as a car pool vehicle for Voldemort’s lesser minions.  I'd let the Malfoys ride in it (they were nasty but turned out ok in the end.) 

Art? Chrome? Auto? All of the Above?

​Wouldn't you love to cruise down the highway in this sleek 1930 Henderson KJ motorcycle or this '41 Chrysler's eye-popping red convertible?

1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt

1930 Henderson KJ Streamline

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What do you think about creativity and chrome now?  Where do you and your young readers find creativity?  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comment section.
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