If you are unsure of what to make of the nutsos buzzing around the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, you are not alone. In fact, that's exactly what the mischievous personalities want you to think as a way to encourage visitors to let go of inhibitions and just have a gay ole' time — as if no one is watching.
At the self-proclaimed "legendary" Art Car Ball Thursday night, it was business as usual for the whacky car-loving throng, who came out in anything-goes garb from metal bras to body paint.
The colorful bacchanal is about putting Houstonians in the mood for the Art Car Parade, which celebrates its 25th anniversary Saturday.
This photo essay amasses amazing images captured by CultureMap rock star cameraman Chinh Phan, a cool dude who isn't shy to infiltrate the ranks of the most rowdiest of parties.
In this shot, Judy Wolf shows off more than just (ahm) her spirit.
Are we a viking dominatrix or an electrocuted alien conehead? It's neither. Meet Sam VanBibber, her metal Madonna-like cones and her art car, Chicken Coupe.
Glenn Clements and Jennifer Apple.
Tom Dornbusch and Mary Misjevia.
Annie Powers, "Vlada" and Dianna Riall.
Karina and Guy Granhan.
Susan Shulz and Elizabeth Wilson.
Emily Hurst and Kate Krause.
Kevin Chenevert and Amy Taylor.
Hank Mattice and Lindsey Mayhall.
Seth Waldman, Nicole Stune and "Dollface."
Jessi Hardin, Ena Garrido and Kali Davis.
