What if a delivery truck could travel through time? The Helms Coach Gone A Rye sculpture explores this whimsical idea. Right here in Culver City, this quirky public art piece depicts a 1948 Helms Bakery truck seemingly crashing through a wall. It’s a three-dimensional scene, frozen in a moment of delightful chaos. Helms Coach Gone A Rye isn’t just a sculpture. It’s a playful nod to Culver City’s past and the iconic Helms Bakery. The Helms Bakery was a local institution, known for its fresh baked goods and fleet of distinctive delivery trucks. This sculpture captures that legacy, but with a twist. The mural behind the truck depicts an idealized 1930s Culver City. The truck appears to have driven straight out of that era and into the present, colliding with the wall in a burst of baked goods. Look closely. You’ll see the rear doors flung open, wooden drawers askew, and treats scattering everywhere. This dynamic scene was created by a team of talented artists: architect Andrea Cohen Gehring, muralist Art Mortimer, and fabricator Global Entertainment Industry. The concept was to imagine a Helms driver from the past becoming disoriented in the present-day Culver City. Upon seeing the mural, he attempts to return to his own time. In his haste, he crashes, hitting a fire hydrant. The water sprays up under the truck, flowing down into pools shaped like the Olympic rings. This fountain element is a tribute to Helms Bakery’s role in supplying the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. They were known as “The Olympic Bakery”. Helms Coach Gone A Rye is more than just a fun photo opportunity. It’s a story told in steel, paint, and flowing water. A story about time, memory, and the enduring legacy of a beloved local bakery.
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