The 2023 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycles as Art exhibit continued the tradition of showcasing stunning works of two-wheeled art, featuring brand-new builds from some of the world’s renowned builders curated by Kevin Dunworth. The theme was “Transition”, and it told the story of multiple unique builders and how their art has changed through the years.
Featured Builders:
- Larry Curik – Lone Star Motorcycles – Waterloo, IL – @lonestarchoppers
- Arlen Ness Motorcycles, Dublin, CA – @arlennessmotorcycles
- Dan Rognsvoog – Caledonia, WI – @cabanadanrogns
- Roland Sands – Roland Sands Design, Long Beach, CA – @rolandsands
- Paul Yaffe – Bagger Nation, Phoenix, AZ – @pybaggernation
- Rick Dozer – Smokies Garage, Sadieville, KY – @dozer_v
The exhibit also featured nearly 30 iconic images from past exhibit curator and photographer Michael Lichter, as well as wall and sculptural art curated by Savannah Rose of Maiden Moto. The dozens of artists showcasing motorcycle inspired artwork were reason alone to visit the display. Many original and print pieces were available for sale, and several of the artists were onsite during the rally to meet the public and take new commissions!
Other types of media on display from emerging artists included illustration, leather arts, metal fabrication, jewelry and photography.
Featured Artists:
- Michael Lichter – Photography – @MichaelLichterPhotography
- David Uhl – Paint – @DuhlArt
- Scott Jacobs – Paint – @ScottJacobsArtwork
- Ray Drea – Paint – @Ray_Drea_
- James “Fish” Alcorn – Paint – @AlleywayKustoms
- Erin Anderson – Fiber Art – @Beso_de_Muerto
- Jonathan Clingenpeel – Mixed Media – @SpeakeasyOriginal
- Sarah Cottrell – Illustration – @MildCard_Co
- Alecia D – Paint – @Cherrybomb_Pinstriping
- Chris de Armas – Paint – @Chris_de_Armas
- Debbie Fitch – Photography – @DFitchPhoto
- Jenna Frazier – Paint – @WingedZebra
- Emily Dury – Metal Sculpture – @EmilyDury
- Chris Galley – Paint – @DevilChickenDesign
- Amanda Hornbrook – Paint – @ClutchAndCanvas
- Kelvis Impressley – Mixed Media – @KelvisArt
- Amy Law – Paint – @_BlackCat_Creations_
- Xavier Lewis – Paint – @XavierDarryl
- Sara Liberte – Photography – @SaraLibertePhotography
- Rod Olson – Photography – @NoxBoxPhotography
- Aaron Packard – Photography – @AaronCPackard
- Olivier Touron – Photography – @OTouron
- Savannah Rose – Photography – @TheMouseAndTheMoto
- Mr Skully – Paint – @MrSkully
- Chad Turner – Illustration – @MuzzyTheWop
- Sarah Winslow – Leatherwork – @No_Life_Till_Leather
- Yamasha – Paint – @_Yamasha
