Keep Austin Weird

            If you have lived around Austin for a while, you have most likely heard “Keep Austin Weird” more times than you can easily count. Although this logo was first adopted to promote local businesses in Austin, it is now commonly known as a symbol encouraging unique Austin culture.

            Going off of this topic, I have discovered some unique Austin art projects that really do, “Keep Austin Weird.”

See for yourself:

Polka Dot Lawn

Polka Dot Lawn was created by an Austin native Beth Thom.
This house is a perfect example of why Austin is so unique. Not only does it have a polka dot lawn, but the house itself is a multitude of colors. Even the roof is blue! Is an explanation really needed?

The Austin Art Car Parade

The Art Car Parade is the march of several different cars that have been decorated. Perhaps decorating is too weak a word. A better word may be created. One car in one of the past parades was transformed into a giant white bunny. Yes. A giant bunny.  If a giant bunny trolling the streets of Austin isn’t weird, then I don’t know what is. 

The Cathedral of Junk

The Cathedral of Junk is giant towers made of… well, junk. Vince Hannemann has worked on the cathedral for over twenty years, gathering random objects, such as ladders, clocks, lights, bottles, bicycles, and any other object you can possibly think of, to create his masterpiece. However, recently, there has been much controversy surrounding this colossal building… Look forward to an opinion piece in BRB’s magazine soon!

                    

What do you think? Is Austin weird or what? 

 ~Stephanie P