Congratulations to Dave Shuten on his new art exhibition, “A Spark of Color,” at the Corey Helford Gallery! The show is on view from 4/4/2026 to 5/9/2026. Owned by Jan Corey Helford and her husband, Bruce Helford, the gallery is one of the leading ones of New Contemporary art.
We had the honor of interviewing Dave for our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary. He’s the lead builder at Galpin Auto Sports and has restored many of legendary Ed Roth’s show cars. He’s also one of the stars of the Discovery Channel series, “Galpin Auto Sports.” He’s not only a respected builder but also a talented artist, combining his passions in this exhibit.
The opening reception on Saturday, 4/4/2026 was an incredible event attended by many devoted fans and passionate art lovers. Entering the immense exhibit space, visitors were greeted by giant sculptures of spark plugs, outlined in black and painted in bright neon colors. Mounted on the wall were profiles of more spark plugs. Under the exhibit signage were large reclining forms painted with a spark plug and other bold designs in the same color palette.
We love how Dave was able to turn a tiny unassuming spark plug into a huge colorful sculpture—transforming something mundane into fine art. Upon closer examination, the vibrant paint and its subtle gradations also reveal his master craftsmanship. His brilliant work ignites our imagination.
To learn more about the exhibit:
https://coreyhelfordgallery.com/shows/dave-shuten/info-press/