Ups And Downs

UPS AND DOWNS

UP: To artist Michael Bryan, for his motorcycle paintings. In choosing his subjects—a Harley-Davidson, an Indian and his own custom Moto Guzzi—Bryan looked for a certain romantic attraction. “I’ve always found motorcycles very romantic. The free spirit connected with them is very appealing,” says the 45-year-old Bryan. “That’s why I chose the ’49 Pan, the Indian Roadmaster, and, of course, my Guzzi. I see them not only as machines, but as works of art.”

Thanks to the use of sectioned tires, studded fringe and actual mirrors, the paintings take on a lifelike, threedimensional appearance. According to Bryan, interest in the originals, which are priced between $2022,500, has been very strong, prompting a series of limited-edition monoprints. For more information, contact Bryan at 714/722-1355.

DOWN: To Parade magazine Health Editor Earl Ubell, for stating that motorcycling is an abusive, high-risk activity. In a recent article titled “Health: Take Charge! Questions You Should Ask,” Ubell, who is not a physician, states that healthconscious individuals should “Quit the abuses-high-fat foods, drugs and high-risk activities (such as motorcycling).” Inexplicably, this remark came on the heels of a positive Parade article written by Jay Leno outlining riding tips for motorcyclists. Perhaps Ubell should start reading his own publication.

UP: To the University of Delaware, for its motorcycle parking policy. For a yearly fee of $27, students who ride motorcycles may park in any motorcycle-designated area, located in nearly all of the 54 lots on campus. Automobile owners are subject to a $105 fee and, due to limited space, must be an employee of the university, a graduate student, or be of senior-class status.