John Richards Handbuilt VW Tour Bus FL6539 SOLD

Burnsville, North Carolina folk artist John D. Richards brings his distinctive humor and storytelling to this wonderfully whimsical Volkswagen bus lamp. Richards constructs the form using a handmade wire framework layered with tissue paper, creating a sculptural surface for his colorful illustrations, handwritten sayings, and imaginative characters.

The iconic VW bus takes shape in vibrant orange, green, and white, with hand-drawn windows, doors, wheels, and an assortment of quirky passengers. Every inch is filled with Richards' playful imagery, from animals and flowers to humorous observations and familiar expressions, including "You Can't Put Your Foot in the Same River Twice" and "Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost."

When illuminated, the translucent paper glows warmly, bringing the colorful artwork to life and revealing another dimension of the artist's craftsmanship. Part functional lighting, part sculptural folk art, this one-of-a-kind VW bus lamp captures Richards' wit, creativity, and love of visual storytelling.

7" tall and 12" long. It's 6.5" deep and the wheels are made from large plastic bottle screw caps.

Ships for $25 with insurance and tracking. Does not ship outside the continental USA.