Art and the Motorcycle

Moto-art makes its mark

From IronWorks, Sept-Oct/05
M. Stemp


‘Partly Cloudy at Daytona’ by Lory Lockwood ‘Cool Pipes’ by Lory Lockwood Detail, color and reflection characterize Lory Lockwood's photo-realistic paintings


Motorcycle art today "....is experiencing a growth spurt that parallels that of our industry in general. More and more, artists are turning their practiced eyes toward the sleek form of the motorcycle for inspiration, even motivation ..... Lory Lockwood's work is all about reflective surfaces, obsessive detail, patterns and bright colors. That's why it's no surprise that motorcycles and cars are among her recurring themes. You almost feel like you need to put on your sunglasses to read them. Several groups of work - Bikes and Babes, and Hot Wheels - are rich in their depiction of bikes and riders. As a trained artist with numerous exhibitions behind her, Lory's list of recognition is impressive. Her work is reproduced as paper and canvas prints, and she welcomes commissions.".... Read the whole article