2018 Passion Built Exhibition
3 galleries
PASSION BUILT - As we do every year with these annual themed exhibitions (our 10th at the Buffalo Chip and 18th year since inception), we focus on an idea and hope that in addition to presenting incredible new custom motorcycles and artwork to the viewers that pass through this gallery, that this exhibition series gets people thinking and if we’re lucky, challenges the status quo. With this years "Passion Built - Garage to Gallery” exhibition and its 53 participants that make a living from something other than the craft they are presenting here, don’t you wonder "What drives these artists to make these creations?,” "How do they have the energy to put into their craft after a long day at work?, or perhaps "What exactly is Passion?”
Many would say the word "Passion” is overused, but this could be that an increasing number of people pursue and experience it each year, as we become a more affluent society. With most people’s basic needs met, are we at that point where the unalienable right of "the pursuit of Happiness” so clearly stated in our Declaration of Independence almost 250 years ago has become real? Isn’t there a correlation between Happiness and Passion? As I see it, the happiest people I know are also the most passionate. They seem to live life with enthusiasm and excitement, without care for the amount of time and money that goes into their craft, because it is just something they HAVE TO DO. It charges them with energy and the self confidence to not only keep going, but to push themselves and take risks trying new and creative ways to express themselves.
The builders and artists represented here have been brought together for their shared passion for motorcycles and the art behind them. Some are at the beginning of their professional lives and others are close to, or already in retirement, but each supports themselves by other means and each creates work at a professional level. They have chosen to keep their passion separate from their day-to-day job for reasons that range from their career being too lucrative to give up to wanting to keep their passion pure and without commercial influence. The funny part is even if they were to go "Professional”, when your passion is your work, it is hard to justify calling it work anymore!
Many would say the word "Passion” is overused, but this could be that an increasing number of people pursue and experience it each year, as we become a more affluent society. With most people’s basic needs met, are we at that point where the unalienable right of "the pursuit of Happiness” so clearly stated in our Declaration of Independence almost 250 years ago has become real? Isn’t there a correlation between Happiness and Passion? As I see it, the happiest people I know are also the most passionate. They seem to live life with enthusiasm and excitement, without care for the amount of time and money that goes into their craft, because it is just something they HAVE TO DO. It charges them with energy and the self confidence to not only keep going, but to push themselves and take risks trying new and creative ways to express themselves.
The builders and artists represented here have been brought together for their shared passion for motorcycles and the art behind them. Some are at the beginning of their professional lives and others are close to, or already in retirement, but each supports themselves by other means and each creates work at a professional level. They have chosen to keep their passion separate from their day-to-day job for reasons that range from their career being too lucrative to give up to wanting to keep their passion pure and without commercial influence. The funny part is even if they were to go "Professional”, when your passion is your work, it is hard to justify calling it work anymore!
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