"Precocious Metals" at the Kemp Auto Museum

Kemp Auto Museum presents “Precocious Metals” art exhibit to display July 27th through September 7th 2014

St. Louis, Missouri – On July 27, 2014, the Kemp Auto Museum will unveil Michael Rubin’s photographic rendition of vintage luxury marques. His unique perspective showcases the subtle nuances of these exquisite automobiles that even the most experienced automotive connoisseur might miss.

The reception on July 27th will also feature complimentary guided tours by the museum’s on-staff docent along with light hors d'oeuvres, and wine available for purchase. Museum admission on the day of the reception will be reduced to $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. The exhibit will include 25 pieces and will continue to be displayed through September 7th at no additional cost to Museum guests. All of the pieces are available for purchase.

THE ALLURE OF ALLOYS

Michael Rubin is a St. Louis native whose passion for automobiles and photography has enabled him to embark on many travel opportunities. Rubin resided in St. Louis for the first 41 years of his life, he then moved to Silicon Valley where new IT opportunities were plentiful. While there, he showed some of his photography in a couple of Palo Alto galleries. Later, Rubin moved to Boston for several years and returned to St. Louis in 2004.

Michael initially got into photography when he became an uncle for the first time. “But when my sister and her family moved away, I started trying to capture anything interesting.” Rubin says. “Ever since I was a little kid, I've loved the styling that designers were able to translate into metal. With cars, I am able to combine my love for the classic (and other) automobile with seeing what I can get the photographic equipment to do.”

When asked about his technique and vision for the “Precocious Metals" exhibit, Rubin answered with the fervor one would expect from an avid automotive enthusiast. “My appreciation for the beauty of fine automobiles has benefited from many years of observation and design evolution. By isolating the eye on a small, perhaps unrecognizable component of an automobile, I'm looking for an increased awareness of design, and perhaps a trompe l'oeil effect as well. The metal print is perfectly suited for these images, adding a degree of authenticity. An occasional reflection that changes the perspective, confuses us for a moment, adds a reminder of the precocious nature with which the automobiles themselves behave."