The Spirit of the Animals is in the Wheels
Imagine an aluminum bison trundling down Mack Ave or a scaled 19 foot pangolin waddling into a middle school parking lot. These pedal-powered beasts deliver school-aged passengers to 826michigan tutoring with courage, humor, and joy. The mechanical animals are a joint project between Juan and author Dave Eggers for 826 Michigan.
Makers
Amanda Uhle
Amanda Uhle has been executive director of 826michigan since 2006. She's worked in arts organizations in Milwaukee, Toledo, Detroit, Ann Arbor and beyond and looks for ways to unite brilliant ideas with the resources to make them happen.
Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a Detroit metal artist who creates fantastical, functional creations. His work has been shown in galleries, museums and out on the streets in Detroit, Austin, New Orleans, and beyond.
Dave Eggers
Dave Eggers is an American writer and artist.