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New works from Mike Hammond
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 Muffler Men
An historical retrospective of American Industrial Folk Art by Timothy
Corrigan Correll and Patrick Arthur Polk of the University of California, Los Angeles
Folklore Department, featuring a complete and detailed history of the
works of Mike Hammond, Jason and Tyson Hammond, of Walla Walla, Washington.
Available in both paperback and hardcover. In stock or by order from Book and Game Company
and Earthlight Books in Downtown Walla Walla, or through Amazon.com ISBN: 1578062993
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 Mike Hammond's Road Art is a "welding pot" of artistic
expression, combining industrial materials from his Melody Muffler automotive shop and
insightful imagination to create a surreal look at the world around us.
Together, Mike and Mike's sons Jason and Tyson take items which
others would discard and bring to life the ordinary and the extraordinary that most of us
all too easily take for granted.
 Interest in Road Art has spread throughout the
United States to people of all walks of life. The head of Astronomy at the University of
Washington has commissioned pieces. Knowing of his fondness for motorcycles, Mike sent a
miniature Harley made of railroad spikes and horseshoes to talk show host Jay Leno for
which Mike received a warm thank you stating his appreciation and enjoyment of Mike's
work. The Art department of the University of California at Los
Angeles has several pieces
on display and feature the works in the book Muffler Men. In addition, Mike's pieces are
featured in the May 2000 issue of National Geographic.
Take a look at a sample of this unique and exciting new art form. Click on
each thumbnailed image to see a larger representation.
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The latest works of
Mike Hammond
(click thumbnailed versions for larger representations)
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 Wine Lady
Brunette
A representation of the glamour and beauty that
is the Walla Walla
valley wine region.
 Party Animal
Created to represent Walla Walla wineries. He holds a wine bottle and a
glass, dressed in a tux. Used fan blades, horse shoes, chain, an old
wrench, antique nails
and well used splitting mauls
for feet. $1,234.00
 Time-to-Pray
Inspired by my own religious beliefs. In this piece I used old truck pedals,
grease guns, horse shoes and farm equipment parts...items that are a part of my daily life
and life around me in rural southeastern Washington.
$2,111.00
 Christian Crusader
This piece represents my fight for religion and was made from items which
are a consistent part of my daily life.
$1,234.00
 Green Bug
This is one of many
surreal "bugs" I have
created, using a
multitude of spare
parts and pieces from
around my shop.
$150.00
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 Wine Lady
Blonde
A more casual, "at-home" gal, WLB exposes the warmth,
charm and history of the Walla Walla valley.
 Spike Letterman
Made for the Walla Walla
Public Library as a mascot
for their children's reading
program. Holding a copy of
Muffler Man, published
by UCLA containing stories
and pictures of muffler art
throughout the U.S., many by Mike Hammond. $25.00
 The Rattler
The genesis of this work was coming across a piece of scrap iron that looked
like a snake's head. Less intricate than other works, suprisingly it is a
centerpiece of
much discussion. $199.00
 Coffee Guy
This piece was originally created as a showpiece for the coffee shop
"Pangea", formerly owned by my soul mate Verna.
 The Flag
Because now more than ever, I'm proud to be an
American and of the USA.
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 SpongeBob
Squarepants
A happy hello from SpongeBob from Eastern Washington. Did you know
that SB was not only a BlueDevil but a Cougar as well?
 Spring Time
Created completely with
used springs, this piece
once hung in the office of
the melody Muffler shop
but needed to be removed because I continually referred to
it for actual time. $100.00
 Trapped-in-Time
Another of the "time piece" collection, this work was created
using an old trap. $100.00
 Time-4-U
Another in the collection of time piece works.
$100.00
 Elephant
This piece came about when the leg off an antique looked like the
"head" and "trunk" of an elephant...to me.
$250.00
 ReCycle
This work is the result of always being involved with cycles and riding a
Harley. Used horse shoes, sockets, lag bolts, timing gears, chain, wrenches, pliers,
spoons, and a World War II tracer bullet. $399.00
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 Stick Man With
Artificial Limb
One of Mike's more involved works, Stick Man combines various
shapes and material combinations, again bringing together residue of the industrial world
and provide a unique perspective of the world around us.
$3,900.00
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Each of the pieces on display
are available. The Road Art team is always excited about creating
special commission pieces and says the more outlandish the
challenge the better!
To get more information on a particular piece you see
here or to find out more about having a one-of-a-kind piece
made specially for you, contact Mike by e-mail or by phone at 509-525-7036.
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Copyright © 1999-2007 Mike Hammond. All rights
reserved.
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