Artists & owners, Mary J Baird-Wilcock & her husband Garreth Wilcock, are moving into the new Mueller development in East Austin, a “mixed-use urban village” which has significantly smaller lot sizes than their current home, where the art car is currently stored. (www.muelleraustin.com)
“When Maryj received the grant to build it, we were thrilled at the opportunity of bringing big art to Austin, Texas. But after the festival was over, the first question was: what do you do with a giant hamster?” Garreth said.
With the impending move, the deadline approaches for them to find the answer quickly.
“Originally, I wondered if an ad agency would like to use it for a campaign. You know, the whole ‘get out of the rat race’ kind of thing. During the parade, we dressed in corporate suits and ties. That’s the main message behind the Hamster WheelMobile,”
Perfect for art car enthusiasts, those seeking a permanent public art installation for a museum, children’s library, or office building and/or those who like hamsters (really big ones), the Hamster WheelMobile is a steel structure, expertly engineered with a central pivot point for full turning radius with a removable stretchy polyester fabric overlay. The art car can be disassembled and transported on a flatbed trailer. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to First Night Austin, to support more public art festivals for years to come.
For more information, you may find this auction item “Hamster art car” (item no.140199783830)
