While there are plenty of great motorcycles to see when you visit the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, there are also lots of other historic items and memorabilia on exhibit in the museum. Memorabilia includes motorcycle parts, toys, publications, posters, fliers, and lots of terrific motorcycle artwork.
Three pieces of art that stand out in the museum are the Legends River Series by Motor Marc Lacourciere. Marc generously donated limited edition giclee prints of all three pieces in the series to the museum, and plans to donate prints of the remainder of the series – the final piece that will be released in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Legend Rider is a commemorative series of paintings produced specifically for the Sturgis Rally. In this series, “Motor” Marc connects the strength of the legendary lands with the power of iron horses rider. With the artistic depiction of an era gone by, this limited edition work-of-art will impress the true legend rider motorcycle enthusiast. Each of the three pieces is filled with historical depictions of the Black Hills area where the Sturgis Rally is held. From buffalo majestically roaming the area, to the Devil’s Tower, to Mount Rushmore, these pieces chronicle the history of the Black Hills area with motorcycle riders right in the forefront. Each of the pieces can stand alone, or be hung as a panoramic group to show the riders on the same broad road.
“Motor” Marc has been featured on numerous television networks and print publications depicting his artwork. Besides motorcycle lifestyle art, Marc also focuses his art on cars, Nascar, and classic rock bands.
Marc has displayed his art during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and has a website where you can see much of his work: www.motormarcart.com. You can see his art up close and personal at the museum and also at the Legendary Buffalo Chip during the rally.
