Rust Rapture installations
Rust Rapture installations.
Two new installations of my abstract photography collection called Rust Rapture.
First is a 42 x 36 canvas print of “Aqua Marine” a close shot of the front fender of a 1935 GM Truck rat rod. This is hanging in the Den of Ryan and Whitney Hsu in Winston Salem.
“Aqua Marine” rust rapture canvas print in Winston Salem
“Fusion” rust rapture canvas print in Winston Salem
The second is “Fusion” which I extracted from the driver door of a 1940 Buick rat rod. This one is hanging in the entry foyer of the home of Robin and Wayne Mosle in Washingon, DC. This is a 60 x40 paper print on Epson Luster Paper.
“Fusion” rust rapture canvas print in Washington DC
abstract photographer austin “Fusion” rust rapture canvas print in Washington DC
Both of these prints are interesting because they each have an anchor point to give you a sense for what you are looking at. Fusion has a small door knob in the top left. And Aqua Marine has a bit of the headlight on the right.
Installation of Rust Rapture fine art exhibit downtown Austin
I just finished an installation of Rust Rapture fine art exhibit downtown Austin at the Austin Ale House at 6th and Lavaca, and the 504 Lavaca coffee bar just south of the Ale House on the same side of Lavaca. Thanks to Emilio Oliva, the owner of Ale House for giving me the opportunity to exhibit some of my fine art. Also in the main dining area of Ale House, I was able to hang a few of my other fine art abstract images. Check it out and have a brew at the Ale House! Included in this collection are:
- Saddle Up – 1954 Ford Custom Coupe
- Aqua Marine – 1935 GM Pickup
- Dance of Pastels – 1962 Ford Falcon Futura
- Tenacity – 1938 Buick Sedan
- InterSpacial – 1962 Chevy Pickup
- Radioactive – 1941 Chevy
- River Run – 1966 Chevy Sedan
- Vortex – 1955 Chevy BelAire
- Test of Time – 1941 Chevy
Ale House Austin Rust Rapture Fine art Exhibit
And all of these are of course very close up shots of the antiquated and rusted out exteriors of rat rods that I shoot each spring at the Lone Star Rod & custom Car Roundup.
Rust Rapture prints at Ale House Austin
Rust Rapture
Johnny’s Rust Rapture collection is a perfect solution for those with commercial and hospitality spaces or homes looking for stunningly bold abstract photography for their space. Each image has been sculpted from an very close up photograph of the rusted exterior of vintage hot rods and rat rods. Rat Rods are hot rods whose exteriors have been left to the demise of mother nature – sun, rain, wind and an occasional belt sander. The unusual textures and patina that is left behind is what Johnny strives to reveal.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 4 PAGES OF IMAGES BELOW!
Email Johnny for print sizes and prices! (johnny@johnnystevens.com)
“My Rust Rapture piece makes me feel like I could reach out and touch the original textures due to its three dimensional effect. The depth of intense color, shadows and detail always has me taking a second look and seeing something new. We place the art in various rooms of my home, depending on the season, since it seamlessly catches all the natural light and reflects a different look each time!”
Charles Sutton
Co Founder | Sutton Initiative for Design at Salem College
Former Chairman | North Carolina Museum of Art
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1955 Chevy 900 Horse Power Monster
OK all you car geeks. Feast your eyes on this 1955 Chevy 900 horsepower piece of art. Built by Joe White and owned by my buddy Joe Willie McCallister. Did I just say 900 hp?? I meant every bit of it. This rocket took 8 YEARS TO BUILD!
1955 Chevy in garage using spot lighting techniques
Engine built by Taylor Laster / Texas Racing Engines, Cleveland, Texas. 598 Cu Inches /
900 HP / Digital Fuel Injection
1955 Chevy Engine 900 HP by Johnny Stevens
LENCO Street version 5 speed Transmission.
Stainless Steel Hard Plumbing throughout.
Interior of Joe Willie McCallisters 1955 Chevy
Body – original Chevrolet factory sheet metal with removable front end.
Jerry Bickel 4 link, wishbone anti roll , Santuff coilovers and struts, Aerospace Disk brakes, 9 inch Strange/Ford rear end, and 40 spline axels.
Exterior HDR shot
