We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 5, 2012.

MEET OUR NEWEST CREW MEMBERS!!!!!

Update #2 · Mar 28, 2012 · 1 comment

Our CREW has aquired two new members and they are both ROCKSTARS

-Haider Ali

Haider Ali  is one of Pakistan's finest truck artist. Haider exhibited in the Smithsonian's folk life festival 2002 & 2006. His latest exhibition was in the U.K. for the 2011 Olympics in London. Haider also painted a truck in Luton for a special Truck Art exhibition in Luton's Stockwood Discovery Center in March and April 2011. The truck is now part of the Center's transport collection and the only one of its kind in the UK, possibly Europe. 

His goal is to bring this art into the mainstream, into our homes, and give it the recognition it so rightfully deserves. 

Here is the truck he painted for the Smithsonian. . . . . 

Rahim Akbar-

Engineer and Naval Architect by profession, Rahim is a third generation
traditional woodworking artist.  He is interested
in reincarnating and reintroducing centuries-old art from Middle-east
and Indo-Pak using modern tools and technology.   He hails from Mughal
family from Indo-Pak with a rich history in architectural design,
woodworking, iron smithing and masonry. Naqashkari (decorative masonary
scroll work) by his grandfather adorns mosques from Punjab to Sind in
Pakistan.   Following his grandfather's footsteps, Rahim has
made intricate carved wooden Mehrab (interior facade) for mosques in
the US.  He was recently commissioned the largest carved solid wood mehrab in
the US at the Institute of Knowledge in Los Angeles, which also houses
the largest carved dome calligraphy in 23karat gold leaf made by him.

Here are a few images of Rahim's work

A good fit? I think so. Welcome aboard guys!

Comments

    1. Tex.small

      Creator Tex Jernigan on March 30, 2012

      That's awesome, congratulations!

201
Backers
$36,377
pledged of $30,000 goal
0
seconds to go

Funding period
Mar 12, 2012 - May 5, 2012

168121_1776378338896_1522471706_31860143_4849007_n.medium

See full bio

  • Pledge $1 or more

    16 backers

    MO' BLING: Every dollar counts. The more we can raise, the more fancy, little accessories we can create. You have our heartfelt thanks, and you will have access to all updates. [All pledges are tax deductible].

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    21 backers

    LOVE LETTER: We’ll drop a hand-signed postcard with a progress shot of the truck in the mail. I'll even write a few words explaining how awesome you are! [All pledges are tax deductible]. International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    18 backers

    YOUR OTHER VEHICLE IS A WHAT?: The post card AND we will send you a compilation of 5 jpeg files of professionally shot, high-resolution photos throughout the process of building the truck for you to do what you would like with, AND a "My other vehicle is a Pakistani Cargo Truck" bumper sticker. OWN IT. [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    25 backers

    LOOK AT US: The post card, the 5 shots, the bumper sticker & we will send you a 11” x 17” limited edition wood block print of the truck and recognize your support by name on the project website. [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    47 backers

    HUG LIFE: The post card, the 5 shots, the bumper sticker, the print, website recognition + you’ll look so fresh and so clean in one of our gangster “This is how I roll” Pakistani truck t-shirts. Choose *ANY color shirt. (*light ink on dark shirt/dark ink on light shirts). [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    17 backers

    JOHN HANDCOCK: Hug Life + a 11'' x 17'' Photo (of either a progress shot or the finished product, please understand if you choose the latter, we have to finish first) signed by all participating artist taken by a professional photographer. [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    6 backers

    FLOWER POWER: John Handcock + a very special flower and base fabricated with your name cut into it - signed and numbered. [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers All gone!

    Truck study #1 (pink) & #2 (blue)- for 500 each- I'm going to let you have one of my two sculptural pieces titled Truck study. You can find images of this work on our Project update #3. Local delivery included or shipping cost will apply,contact us for details. I'll even toss in two "This is how I roll shirts". I don't need to tell you how good of a deal this is.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    4 backers

    A PIECE OF US: Flower Power + one of a kind, signed, wall hanging sculpture of the truck, roughly 20'' x 13'' . No two will be alike, and they will be constructed out of steel, hardwoods and plastic. This is a great opportunity to get a sculpture lower than market value! [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    4 backers

    OH HEY THERE!: A piece of us + we will put your name on a plaque of backers that will be affixed on the truck, an invitation to the private reception with the artists (by that, we really just mean par-TAY), and we will drive the truck to come visit your home, school, educational facility, gallery or wherever you would like - within 250 miles of Kansas City (we will negotiate distance). We will even make something out of the truck specifically for you! [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $1,500 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    HOLIDAY-For $1500 I'm going to let you have my sculptural pieces titled Holiday. You can find images of this work on our Project update #3. Local delivery included or shipping cost will apply, contact us for details. I'll even toss in two "This is how I roll shirts". I don't need to tell you how good of a deal this is.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $1,800 or more

    0 backers

    HOW FAR?!: Oh hey there + the optional truck visit anywhere in the continental US and a workshop taught from the back of the truck. You can even opt to show the truck off for an amount of time at the location of your choice. [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $3,000 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    TORCH-For $3000 I'm going to let you have my sculptural piece titled Torch. You can find images of this work on our Project update #3. Local delivery included or shipping cost will apply,contact us for details. I'll even toss in two "This is how I roll shirts". I don't need to tell you how good of a deal this is.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    2 backers

    FO REALS??!!!: The above + you can have whatever you like! Do you need something fabricated? A sight specific sculpture? A garden gnome? You name it, and we will make it happen either on site or in the comfort of my shop. (within reason - I can't build you the Eiffel Tower), [All pledges are tax deductible].International rates will be applied on a case to case basis. Please contact us to calculate your international shipping cost.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013

Featured!