{"id":195980,"date":"2025-11-23T12:37:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T12:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/195980\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T12:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T12:37:27","slug":"clever-exhibition-transforms-cars-into-vehicles-for-site-specific-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/195980\/","title":{"rendered":"Clever Exhibition Transforms Cars Into Vehicles for Site-Specific Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782453\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Z Behl and Kim Moloney, \" piggies=\"\" undo=\"\" the=\"\" world.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Z Behl and Kim Moloney, \u201cPiggies Undo the World.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During a crisp weekend in October, a fleet of cars rolled into a local lot in Harlem. But, contrary to expectation, these cars weren\u2019t there to park. Rather, they were vehicles\u2014quite literally\u2014for an innovative art exhibition. Part tailgate, part road show, and entirely site-specific, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bravinlee.com\/stay-frosty-convent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Stay Frosty<\/a> offered a novel way to experience visual art, whether it be nestled inside the trunk of a car or draped across a rearview mirror.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted from October 24 to 26 by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bravinlee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BravinLee Programs<\/a>, the exhibition invited artists, independent curators, galleries, dealers, and non-profits to transform cars into pieces of art. Throughout the parking lot, visitors encountered a car constructed out of recycled water bottles; a van decked out in a plush, ultrapink interior, reminiscent of Y2K aesthetics; minimalist sculptures perched inside a truck bed; and a playful reinterpretation of the timeless Sisyphus myth. Works also decorated the fence surrounding the perimeter of the parking lot, creating an enclosed yet vibrant environment through which to engage with the displayed art. An installation by Ellie Murphy, for instance, incorporates three tapestries in different colors, delicate tassels draped over the fence\u2019s chains in the background. Sarah George\u2019s sculpture of a raccoon clutching a beer can, on the other hand, rests beside a porta-potty, a testament to the playfulness at the core of the exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>Baloney, the creative pseudonym of artists Z Behl and Kim Moloney, contributed an equally humorous entry. Piggies Undo the World features three pigs that have taken control of a red pickup truck. Hood propped up with an engine set ablaze in welded steel and cheesecloth flames, the vehicle is clearly under siege by the trio, as they whack at the car with wrenches and tire-piercing shivs. Splayed across the top of the truck is what appears to be a mamma pig, her udders dripping with blood-red ribbons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt once grotesque and comic, Piggies Undo the World continues Baloney\u2019s exploration of allegory, absurdist pageantry, and the politics of undoing,\u201d states a press release issued by BravinLee. \u201cThe installation asks: are the piggies builders, destroyers, or both\u2014and what world emerges in their wake?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other artworks, however, focused less on demolition and more on interactivity. Amy Rose Khoshbin\u2019s Altars to Agency encouraged visitors to slip flowers, pumpkins, watermelons, and other organic forms through a net, which carefully enveloped the car beneath it. Michael Mazzeo from Gallery Lucinda produced tintype portraits on-site, developing photographs with the help of a makeshift darkroom that he installed in the back of his Jeep. Bob\u2019s Gallery even grilled up hot dogs throughout the afternoons.<\/p>\n<p>Per BravinLee, Stay Frosty derived its title from a Vietnam War-era slang, referring to maintaining grace under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt means stay alert when the shooting starts\u2014a fitting mindset to slog through tough times in the art world without ending up KIA,\u201d BravinLee explains. \u201cIt\u2019s always good to support colleagues and build community, maybe now more than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To stay updated on upcoming exhibitions and other programs, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bravinlee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BravinLee website<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>During a chilly weekend in October, a Harlem parking lot transformed into an innovative art exhibition, staged within, around, and outside of cars.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782456\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Willie Cole, \" h2o=\"\" harlem=\"\" coupe.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Willie Cole, \u201cH2O Harlem Coupe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782469\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-6.jpeg\" alt=\"Jelia Gueramian\u2019s installation inside a trunk, photographed during the day.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1020\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jelia Gueramian\u2019s installation inside a trunk, photographed during the day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782466\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Jelia Gueramian\u2019s installation inside a trunk, photographed at night.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jelia Gueramian\u2019s installation inside a trunk, photographed at night.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782490\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-13.jpg\" alt=\"Christina Massey and Kate Rusek\u2019s installation.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christina Massey and Kate Rusek\u2019s installation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782462\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Glass works by Resurrect Studio, staged inside Atelier4\u2019s truck lounge.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Glass works by Resurrect Studio, staged inside Atelier4\u2019s truck lounge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782478\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-9-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Traci Johnson, \" safe=\"\" space.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1414\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traci Johnson, \u201cSafe Space,\u201d exterior view, featuring a pair of chairs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782481\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-10.jpeg\" alt=\"Traci Johnson, \" safe=\"\" space=\"\" interior.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traci Johnson, \u201cSafe Space,\u201d interior view.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782475\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-8.jpeg\" alt=\"A gallery found inside a car, curated by JAG Projects.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A gallery found inside a car, curated by JAG Projects.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by BravinLee Programs,\u00a0Stay Frosty gathered site-specific work by several artists, curators, local galleries, and non-profits.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782499\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-16.jpg\" alt=\"Installation by Bradley Milligan\" width=\"800\" height=\"1129\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Installation by Bradley Milligan<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782502\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-17.jpg\" alt=\"Installation by Bradley Milligan\" width=\"800\" height=\"646\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Installation by Bradley Milligan<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782505\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-18.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of Bradley Milligan\u2019s installation\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detail of Bradley Milligan\u2019s installation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782484\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-11.jpeg\" alt=\"Amy Khoshbin, \" atlars=\"\" to=\"\" agency.=\"\" a=\"\" participant=\"\" adds=\"\" flowers=\"\" the=\"\" installation.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy Khoshbin, \u201cAtlars to Agency.\u201d A participant adds flowers to the installation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782487\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-12.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Khoshbin, \" atlars=\"\" to=\"\" agency.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"631\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy Khoshbin, \u201cAtlars to Agency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782520\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-23.jpeg\" alt=\"Guy Richards Smit, \" sisyphus.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guy Richards Smit, \u201cSisyphus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782517\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-22.jpg\" alt=\"Kate Skakel, \" corroon=\"\" curated=\"\" by=\"\" field=\"\" projects.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kate Corroon Skakel, \u201cBaller (For Ray),\u201d curated by Field Projects.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782511\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-20.jpg\" alt=\"Artwork by Jim Richards, as curated by Connie Lee.\" width=\"800\" height=\"809\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782511\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Artwork by Jim Richards, as curated by Connie Lee.<\/p>\n<p>One car was even transformed into a functioning dark room.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782493\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-14-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Michael Mazzeo (pictured) created a dark room inside his Jeep.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1421\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Mazzeo (pictured) created a dark room inside his Jeep.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782496\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-15.jpeg\" alt=\"A shot of Michael Mazzeo\u2019s darkroom, staged inside his jeep.\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A shot of Michael Mazzeo\u2019s darkroom, staged inside his jeep.<\/p>\n<p>Artwork also decorated the parking lot and the fence that surrounded its perimeter.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782459\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Sarah George, \" raccoon=\"\" guest=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sarah George, \u201cRaccoon (The Guest).\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782514\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-21.jpeg\" alt=\"Tom Sanford, \" the=\"\" parking.=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tom Sanford, \u201cThe ParKING.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-782508\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-782508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/stay-frosty-bravinlee-programs-car-art-installation-19.jpg\" alt=\"Installation by Ellie Murphy, hanging on the fence surrounding the Harlem parking lot.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-782508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Installation by Ellie Murphy, hanging on the fence surrounding the Harlem parking lot.<\/p>\n<p><b>BravinLee Programs: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bravinlee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>Website<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bravinlee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>Instagram<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by BravinLee Programs.<br \/>\nRelated 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