On Sunday, the pupils got to learn how to create their own lowrider patterns. The class was held at Blast Factory Paintworks in northeast Albuquerque.

“The owner’s personality, that’s what really makes a lowrider,” Leyba said. Vanderslice then shared the personal story behind his own lowrider paint pattern.

Fans will be able to talk to the owners and learn about the lowrider community. This year, Isotopes players took part in a lowrider’s patterns class and painted skateboards.

The items on loan to the airport come from local lowrider clubs. The autos on display are adorned with vibrant, candy-colored paint, striking geometric patterns and cultural symbols.