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Join Wes at the Motorcycle Art Show hosted by Indian Motorcycles of Chicago in South Elgin, IL on June 10th. It's an evening of motorcycle art, wine and cigars, and motorcycles. Come see Wes, Open Road Radio, and other artists and take an opportunity to check out the art and the Indian motorcycles!

My solo show at the Elmhurst Artists' Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum was a great success. The "Motorcycle As Metaphor" show ran from July 12–Aug 15, 2008, and focused on the essense of motorcycle riding. The show was partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Thanks to everyone who helped make the show a success. And, Thank you to all those who came to see the show.

The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, awarded Wes Baker with a grant used toward his show, "Motorcycle as Metaphor." Thank you to the Illinois Arts Council for their support.

Wes has been featured in news and magazine articles recently. Read the articles in "In the News."

Motorcycles and Fine Art

Motorcycles and fine art share a common power: both objects can stir the human soul. A rider experiences the weather, the environment, and feelings of excitement and control on a motorcycle; a viewer of art can feel the joys and risks of the ride through a canvas. I strive to capture these emotional interactions in my paintings.

My first ride was on my uncle's old Pan Head Harley; I was about seven years old. The sound and excitement of that machine will stay with me forever. In my artwork, the motorcycle becomes a metaphor for life and expression. My goal is to bring riders and non-riders alike into the realm of riding a motorcycle. I strive to capture the soul of riding. Viewers of my paintings can take away a philosophical view of life as a journey, and make the best of their own rides through life. Many of my paintings are shown in my Gallery page. I am also a member of the Elmhurst Artists' Guild.