Pali-X-Mano Installation Santa Barbara Art Museum October 2007 Written and Photographed by Wendy R. Williams

Artist Pali-X-Mano describes himself on his website as a "creative Hungarian Artist-Shaman living and working in Paradise (Santa Barbara, California)." And he goes on to say: "My Life is a "PLAY" and my Art is my "PLAYGROUND". My Whimsical Creations, self-painted Clothing and painted Cars make people smile. Smiles extend Life. Therefore my purpose is to make more and more people smile."

This October he displayed his inflatable art pieces on the grounds of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art during their art fair. Pali-X-Mano was present doing a performance art piece by painting a car on site. The performance piece was fun and filled with as much exuberance and delight as the inflatables. It was an utter hoot and it was quintessential California.

Pali-X-Mano Painting a Car

Pali-X-Mano's Volkswagon Bus (with his bed inside)