Three days where motorcycles, art, and apparel intersect. Osaka's "MADE IN THE GARAGE Vol.2"

From September 4th to 6th, "MADE IN THE GARAGE POP UP STORE Vol.2" was held at HIROSSI Atelier / ESC GARAGE & CLUB in Awaza, Osaka.

From custom motorcycles to art, apparel, live painting, and even radio-controlled cars. We introduce the three-day event where various cultures intersected.

A garage event "MADE IN THE GARAGE" where various cultures intersected, from custom motorcycles to art, apparel, live painting, and radio-controlled cars.

Custom Motorcycles Gathered from Across the Country

This year's lineup included HEIWA MOTORCYCLE from Hiroshima, LAMP CYCLE from Fukuoka, DIRTCORE SESSIONS from Osaka, and HALNORTON from Ibaraki.

By displaying vehicles from shops and builders, each with a different style, in the same space, the direction of customization and how to interact with motorcycles became apparent, showcasing their individual personalities.

It wasn't just about looking at the vehicles; the ability to talk directly with the creators was unique to this event.

It served as a place where conversations sparked, centered around motorcycles, for both the shops, builders, and attendees.

A TRIUMPH created by "HEIWA MOTORCYCLE," a regular at custom shows.

Fukuoka's custom shop "LAMP CYCLE," which disseminates motorcycle and street culture centered around the SR, also exhibited!

A Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 created in collaboration by Mr. HIROSSI, the organizer of this event, with KANSAI DIRTCORE SESSIONS.

A Norton made by HALNORTON MOTORCYCLE, created for LOC (Legend of Classic).

Art and Apparel Alongside Motorcycles

At the venue, artists creating art such as HAVE A BIKE DAY, HIGH JUMPER, LOU PEACE DESIGN, and YxSxD (Hardy Dirtman) also participated.

Furthermore, for apparel, OILSEAL from Tokyo and HIROSSI from Osaka were featured.

Works displayed on the walls, apparel lined up, and custom motorcycles right beside them.

While each could stand alone, by being placed in the same space, they created a unified worldview.

Personally, I found this combination interesting.

I came to see the motorcycles, but then became interested in the artwork next to them, and then moved on to look at the apparel.

At the venue, we could also see artists who create artwork actually painting.

Not just displaying finished works, but seeing them gradually drawn right in front of us.

It's always interesting to see the creation process.

This is because you can enjoy not only the finished product but also the time spent working with your hands and the atmosphere of the people present.

Not just motorcycles, but even the art creation process was brought into the garage space.

This was one of the scenes that symbolized this event.

"HAVE A BIKE DAY," a brand that expresses motorcycle culture through art and design, launched by creator Nobuki Kato.

Live painting by popular artist "HIGHJUMPER".

Works by Hiroshima creator "LOU PEACE DESIGN" were also exhibited.

A scene requesting a painting from Kagawa designer "Hardy Dirtman".

From Tokyo, the apparel brand "OILSEAL" with roots in racing, and from Osaka, apparel from "HIROSSI," the organizer of this event, were also sold.

"Minna no Tankito" Also Participated as a MEET UP

During this event, the author held an Osaka morning meeting on September 6th as "Minna no Tankito" (Everyone's Single Cylinder).

As the morning meetings are usually held mainly in the Kanto region, a different crowd gathered than usual.

Many riders came from afar, and although we were connected on social media, we were able to talk around the motorcycles with people we met directly for the first time.

Holding it in a different location than usual allowed us to connect directly with people we wouldn't normally meet at our usual morning meetings, which was unique to this Osaka morning meeting.

We held a meeting (morning meeting) in Osaka for the first time, which is held every weekend in Kanto!

Approximately 80 people participated, mainly from the Kansai region, whom we don't usually get to meet.

Participants also came from as far as Shimane!

A Sense of Proximity Born from Being a "Garage"

Looking at the lineup over the three days, the event covered a wide range of items, including custom motorcycles, art, apparel, and radio-controlled cars.

Yet, upon entering the venue, it somehow felt cohesive.

One reason for this might be the close proximity between the creators and the visitors.

It wasn't just finished products and artworks on display; the people who made them were there.

Painting was taking place.

People were talking about motorcycles.

People were picking up clothes.

Some people were enjoying radio-controlled cars.

It was a space where you could see what the people there were enjoying, rather than just "what kind of event is this?"

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Mr. "HIROSSI" (left in the photo), the organizer of this event.

The event venue is Mr. HIROSSI's own garage!

Everyone's Enjoyment in the Same Place

Some people came to see motorcycles, others to see art, and some to look for apparel.

And there, they happened to meet new people or reunite with old acquaintances.

Three days spent by such people in the same garage.

As the name "MADE IN THE GARAGE" suggests, it was an event where various cultures and people naturally mixed.

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An event where various cultures and people naturally mix... "MADE IN THE GARAGE".