TIRES AND ART. Typically the two would not intertwine. But that thought changed when I spotted a stash of used tires on the side of Vintage Auto & Glass about a month ago. I noticed how the bottom three layers wove together, almost like a braid. But then the top layers were strewn haphazardly, as if the creator got bored and infused abstract into the pattern.
In all reality, this was not art at all to whoever placed the tires alongside the Faribault garage. This was simply a pattern that would keep the tires in place. At least that’s my guess.
If any mechanics are reading this, I hope you appreciate that I appreciate the creative tire stacking. And even more, I appreciate your mechanical skills. As the wife of a long-time, semi-retired automotive machinist, I understand how hard you work to keep vehicles running. I understand the knowledge, skills and experience you bring to your work. I understand the patience needed in dealing with customers. I understand the time pressures. I understand the frustrations. I see the grease under your fingernails, the oil and dirt creasing your palms. You work hard to serve others.
And on this day, I see another side, that of a creative.
© Copyright 2024 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
wow, I really like this! perhaps they are creative and don’t know it –
I’m pretty sure they are unaware of their creativity. 🙂
we have a local artist who uses tires for her art. I need to stop by her place to check it out. She created a huge Sasquatch that resides outside that is pretty amazing.
Now that art would be interesting to see!
Very interesting! I do like the pattern that was started, intentional or not. It would have been nice if they had kept it up.
Since I took these photos, more tires have been added. And they are not in an artsy pattern.