Chalk Board Windows

The windows are now chalkboards.

The DeathTrapArtCar now has two of its windows blacked out.  We used Chalk Board Paint so you can send a message to General Motors too! Don't worry, it's legal because the windows are behind the driver's seat where we can see everything with our side-view mirrors.

That makes two perfectly legal places for you to protest the recall that came almost ten years after General Motors first knew about the problem. If you see the DeathTrapArtCar in your neighborhood, and you want to join the protest, here's how:

Your message to GM here:

• Please only write on the windows when it is safe to do so 
• Use the chalk provided to send a message to General Motors 
• Return the chalk when you're done so others can protest too
• Post your photo to social media with these hashtags...

#ShameOnYouGeneralMotors
#GMRecall
#DeathTrapArtCar
#ChevroLame

Thanks! 

A little chalk from the chalk holder and I can send a message to General Motors.

Portal Out of the Mortal Coil

Lizzie Silverman came to the Open Car on May 17th with a plan for the passenger door of the DeathTrapArtCar. Looks pretty good, don't you think?

Next Open Car May 17

Join us at OnTheEdgeArtGallery, Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Watch the DeathTrapArtCar being painted, protest General Motors' bad recall practices, and claim one of the remaining panels on the formerly normal 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.

The gallery is located at 7317 El Cajon Blvd. (on the edge of San Diego and La Mesa). For more information, email car@deathtrapartcar.com.

See you there!

Car Partitioned, Artists Make Claims and Art Happens

It was a busy day at the first DeathTrapArtCar Open Car event.  On Saturday, April 26th, the DeathTrapArtCar made its way to OnTheEdgeArtGallery where its panels were divided, artists claimed some of them, and two panels wer painted upon.  Take a look at the photos.

A selfie first thing in the morning of the Open Car.

Artist Lizzie Silverman and DTAC curator Kevin Six.

Death Isn't Pretty.  302 fingerprints represent the number of people killed in Cobalts since GM knew about the problem.  General Motors claims 13 deaths but we think differently.

Artist Lizzie Silverman describes what she's going to do with the passenger door.

The roof of the car is available for now...

Hand and finger prints on the DeathTrapArtCar.

Which is it?  13 or 302 deaths?  Quite a message to send to General Motors.

Artist Midge Hyde claims her panel (left rear).

The DeathTrapArtCar will be painted, and otherwise arted, at OnTheEdgeArtGallery
7317 El Cajon Blvd. La Mesa, CA  91942

First Two Artists Join DeathTrapArtCar

Michael K. Arata is a Visual and Performing Artist and Art Teacher who loves cars and hates bullies.  He is the main consultant on all things paint, print and trim.  He is a great artist and a good man.

Justine Hince is the owner and founder of Fontly Yours, a San Diego-based calligraphy and design business. Aside from working a full time job and running a business, she is a San Diego actor who earned her BA in theatre from UC San Diego. Some of her favorite roles include Marcy Park (The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) at OnStage Playhouse, Ms. Tam (No Child...) with InnerMission Productions, Yerma (Yerma) with Chronos Theatre Group, and Sissy (A Piece of My Heart) at UC San Diego. Visit Fontly Yours at:

www.fontly-yours.com

www.facebook.com/fontlyyours