Greetje Hein – Decay #5
Decay #5
VW T1 Transporter
This time my Decay-subject is a VW-Van.
A Volkswagenvan refers to the iconic, nostalgic Volkswagen Transporter , known worldwide as the VW-Bus or Bulli. These models are popular for their retro look and are rented for weddings, festivals, road trips and camping.
I used hand-dyed and commercial fabrics and created details with stitching.
Of course also the circle with the “new” version.
I used intense pencils to add details.
FIFTEEN BY FIFTEEN 
Great image of an icon! I remember parting with a family ( two parents, 4 children) as an au pair in a VW like this, in the rain we managed to sleep everybody inside ! Great attention to detail, love the neat number plate.
Lovely work.
Really accurate depiction of this much loved VW van, and the colours you have used really give the impression of its faded glory. I love your attention to detail, and of course the ‘new’ circle adds the pop of colour and shows how it would have looked. Beautiful work
The VW certainly made an impression on world cultures. Superb interpretation reviving many memories.
This is a wonderful addition to your series. I think your series is one of most interesting and most integral of all. And your craftsmanship is just perfect.
This makes me smile. I don’t think I’ve ever been inside a VW Transporter, but seeing these cars on the streets is a nice memory from my younger days.
As always, very beautifully executed work. And the circle is a nice detail in this piece too.
These Wv buses were the symbole of an entire generation and seeing it makes me smile ! The faded colors show how time acts of things.
Another beautiful addition to your series. As always superb craftsmanship.
The fabric you used is exactly what gives the VW the decayed look and I still love the idea of the “new” circle. Bravo.
How we all loved these VW vans! Perfectly executed in faded colors so characteristic of decay. A nice memory from days gone by. Made me smile.
That van took us everywhere when I was little. I’d like to have one now, still the best design. Beautiful quilt, great fabric choice, composition and attention to details. Bravo!
You managed to create a work that is very similar to the original. It looks real and the attention to detail is very good, as is the use of color.
This brings back many wonderful memories from my youth, from concerts to camping. The colors are spot-on.
Love your interpretation of the theme, such a unique concept. The design and fabric choices of the VW van are perfect and beautifully executed. Love this!
A lovely faded reminder of the past. My in-laws had a VW van when my children were small – great for days out and picnics by the water. Your interpretation is great, especially with the “new” circle.
Perfect capture of great past and decayed “now”.