Now on display at the museum, the collage by conceptual artist Heidi Mraz tells the moving story of the 1925 Bugatti Type 22 Brescia Roadster
Oxnard, Calif. (September 4, 2019) – On Thursday, August 29, 2019, the Mullin Automotive Museum unveiled a new collage by conceptual artist, visual storyteller and car enthusiast Heidi Mraz. The artwork, titled “Beneath the Surface: Bugatti of Lake Maggiore,” is inspired by the Mullin Collection’s 1925 Bugatti Type 22 Brescia Roadster, nicknamed “Lady of the Lake” after spending nearly 75 years submerged in Lake Maggiore, Italy.
Based in Great Falls, Virginia, Mraz began work on “Beneath the Surface: Bugatti of Lake Maggiore” almost one and a half years ago by researching and gathering ephemera about the car. The piece is compiled of more than 1,500 curated and hand-cut elements that each relates to the car it represents. Mraz painted the canvas background with water-soluble inks, took it to Lake Maggiore and submerged it to let the water wash away part of the painting. The full story of the journey will be featured in Mraz’s upcoming documentary, “Automotive Artifacts.”
“The tale of the ‘Lady of the Lake’ tugs at the heartstrings of anyone who hears it,” said Mullin Automotive Museum Founder and CEO Peter Mullin. “The vehicle is a prime example of painstakingly crafted artwork created by Ettore Bugatti and finished by the likes of Mother Nature. Heidi Mraz interpreted the incredible story, made it her own and turned it into an impressive piece of art which is displayed proudly in the museum.”
To learn more about Heidi Mraz and her work, please visit www.HeidiMraz.com. For more information about the Mullin Automotive Museum collection, please visit www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com.
About the Mullin Automotive Museum
The Mullin Automotive Museum is located at 1421 Emerson Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033, in the building formerly occupied by the Otis Chandler Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife. The museum is typically open to the public on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.MullinAutomotiveMuseum.com. Semi-Private tours are offered on Tuesdays at 10 AM and Thursdays at 11 AM for $40 per person. Other weekdays may be available by appointment. Reservations are required. For information on semi-private tours or on Mullin 1000 Club membership benefits, please call 805.385.5400. To see photos of the exhibits and the cars on display, please follow the Mullin Automotive Museum’s official Instagram page.
