Steve Van Vlaenderen's "Vanishing Wheels"
Dedicated to those living with Parkinson’s Disease
Order the Vanishing Wheels Book
"Vanishing Wheels" is Steve Van Vlaenderen’s photographic homage to vehicles sitting in what might be their final resting places, set amid rolling landscapes and junkyards, some swaddled by foliage, others hidden behind barns. He captures these vestiges—these vanishing wheels—and drags them from the dust to showcase them as a testament to our past and progression, our humanity, and ourselves. This beautifully written and illustrated 125-page book has another purpose: proceeds from its sale will be donated to Parkinson Canada to fund research on the disease, with which the author and photographer himself lives.
Watch Steve and Darlene as they were featured on CTV Winnipeg Morning Live on April 26, 2024.
*Video courtesy of CTV Winnipeg
On January 25th 2024 Steve and Darlene were in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan to photograph a historic vehicle known as "The Derby".
Read the two interviews from the local media in Moose Jaw.
Special Note from Steve:
The Special Edition Hard Copy of our book "Vanishing Wheels" has is now available. This book of photography is Steve's newest project to raise funds and awareness for the disease that afflicts him and more than 100,000 other across Canada.
We will have these special edition copies at all of the events listed below but if you would like to get a copy in advance then get in touch with us and let us know if you would like our special edition hard copy signed by Steve.
You also Buy the book online by using the link above. Send us your message along with your order and we can also have it signed and shipped to your door.
Thank you for your support of "Vanishing Wheels" and Parkinson Canada.
Read the Parkinson Canada Blog Post: The Perfect Father's Day Gift 2023
Steve Van Vlaenderen's "Vanishing Wheels" was featured on May 18th 2023 on the Parkinson Canada website as a gift that celebrates change, renewal and hope. Read the article from the link below and learn more about how Steve Van Vlaenderen continues to support the cause to fund research to find the cure for Parkinson's Disease.
Exciting News - Steve Van Vlaenderen "Vanishing Wheels" is Available at McNally Robinson Booksellers.
Available at Grant Park, The Forks Market and in Saskatoon SK
Our special edition Hardcopy of "Vanishing Wheels" in support of Parkinson Canada is now available at any of the 3 McNally Robinson Booksellers locations; located in Winnipeg's Grant Park Mall, Winnipeg Forks Market and the Saskatoon McNally Robinson located at 3130 8th Street.
Visit the McNally Robinson website or stop by and Pick up your copy today!
Steve Van Vlaenderen would like to thank everyone who came out in support the Book Signing event that took place at the Grant Park location.
Minnedosa Regional Library
May 6, 2023
We had a wonderful turnout from many people that came out to meet Steve Van Vlaenderen author and photographer of the photobook "Vanishing Wheels".
If you would like to watch the reading of the Introduction from the photobook please watch the video courtesy of Dave Burba and the Road Rebels.
Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to Parkinson Canada to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's Disease, with which Steve himself lives.
Thank you to all who came out for your support of "Vanishing Wheels" and Parkinson Canada.
Thank you to the Road Rebels
Darlene and I would like to thank the Road Rebels Car Club of Brandon for all their support of “Vanishing Wheels” at my book launch prior to Trivia Night, February 25,2023 at the Ukrainian Reading Hall. The response was overwhelming. It was a real pleasure meeting everyone and sharing stories.
Our Special thanks goes out to Dave Burba, who once again went “above and beyond” to promote our book signing and ensure that the stories of these old vehicles are not forgotten.
Steve Van Vlaenderen
Author & Photographer
The Road Rebels can be found on their Facebook Page.
Some of my Photos
About Steve Van Vlaenderen
Steve Van Vlaenderen was involved in car racing in his 20s and 30s and has always loved cars. To him, the automobile is a triumph of the human spirit and its drive to create and to connect. So it’s no surprise he combined his passion for cars with his love of photography when confronted with the question of “What to do now?” when the Covid-19 pandemic and, later, advancing symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, curtailed his continuing work on the passion project he had created – Sail on with Parkinson’s – an endeavor which saw Van Vlaenderen and his partner Darlene sail their 31 foot Niagara sloop Cloud on the open waters of the Great Lakes to raise awareness for the disease. Van Vlaenderen shifted gears and channeled his enduring drive into a new mantra: “no matter what.” Vanishing Wheels was born.
Proceeds to: Parkinson Canada
Vanishing Wheels is committed to raising the voice of people affected by Parkinson's through advocacy efforts focused on improving care.
We are also committed to collaborating and partnering to drive research innovation with the hope of finding new treatment and ultimately a cure.
NO MATTER WHAT!
