SCRAPDADDY'S AMAZING METAL WONDERLAND

Here's an artistic universe that illustrates the eccentric side of Houston, and of Texas in general... Welcome to the world of Mark Bradford, also known as Scrap Daddy, the godfather of Houston's art cars and underground art scene. Mind you, this is a far cry from contemporary or classical art. We're closer to art brut, folk art and naive art. On a wasteland that Scrap Daddy has decided to transform into Wonderland, we invite you to discover his many zany and equally incredible inventions. From a fire-breathing dragon built from soup spoons to a man made of coat hangers who walks by himself on a suspended wheel (we're not quite sure how), you're in for one of the strangest and most exciting experiences of your life. Inspired by the Orange Show, Scrap Daddy also wanted to create a world, built by his own hands from scratch, where the public could come and be inspired. There's even a small stage for shows and concerts. Scrap Daddy was kind enough to welcome us for a guided tour, where we saw him hard at work in his workshop, which is also wide open, right in the middle of the park. It's a sort of sculpture park, with some of his famous art cars on display here. Mark Bradford is a childlike, creative and playful man, very excited about this new project he wants to open up to the public, and bring vitality back to visitors. You come away with a refreshing lightness of spirit, as if everything were possible again. Having begun his artistic career with metal sculptures, he now also works in wood, concrete and any other material he can get his hands on, which he reappropriates with agility and inventiveness. For the time being, we advise you to call him or contact him in advance via his website to arrange a guided tour. But in the near future, you'll be able to simply drop in, like at the Orange Show. Fun fact: Mark Bradford was in the Guinness World Records for his giant trebuchet, which he used to launch refrigerators as far as possible... and why not? His work has won international acclaim, even being exhibited in Japan. He has also appeared on television, in the American shows "Junkyard Wars" and "Scrapyard Scavengers".