I’m thrilled to be part of the “Art of Rebellion” group exhibition at Yonkers Arts. My contribution explores the deep connection between skateboarding, nature, and personal history through a series of skateboard deck designs.
Each design is presented on 17×21 Canson Infinity Aquarelle 240g paper, with two designs per page. The series includes:
- “Since 1988”: My original Powell Peralta board from Christmas ’88, capturing years of use and neglect.
- “Be Leaves”: A minimalist design exploring trees as the origin of skateboarding.
- “Collab with my 10-year-old self”: Digitized drawings from 1988, brought to life with Procreate.
- “Skateboarding begins with leaves”: A tribute to photosynthesis and its role in skateboarding.
These 1/1 prints are available for $88 each. Visit Yonkers Arts at 222 Lake Avenue to see the exhibition in person. Check yonkersarts.org for gallery hours and details.
“The Art of Rebellion” Art Exhibition Debuts Thursday Evening at the Yonkers Arts Gallery.
Yonkers, NY – July 24th, 2024 – Yonkers Arts is excited to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, “The Art of Rebellion.” This immersive exploration of the skateboarding subculture delves deep into the intersection of art, fashion, and music highlighting the notion of “skater-vision” and how it impacts their lives as well as the world around them.
““The Art of Rebellion” challenges traditional notions of art by showcasing the raw energy and creativity of a subculture often misunderstood”, said Ray Wilcox, co-curator and Executive Director at Yonkers Arts. “The Art of Rebellion” is more than just an exhibition; it’s a journey into the heart of a subculture that has redefined creativity, self-expression, and social commentary.””
Co-curator, Tralona Boisne states, “the skateboarding culture consists of some of the most passionate, creative, ingenious, adaptive and persistent people on the planet. Visit any skate spot in the world and you’ll likely find yourself in the company of an artist, a musician, a craftsman, or a dancer. The overlap of skateboarding, art and music cultures is a world all its own”.
“The Art of Rebellion” is a must-see for art enthusiasts, skateboarding aficionados, and anyone seeking a fresh perspective. This exhibition celebrates the incredible and diverse ‘interpretive’ artists and skate spots like the Brooklyn Banks in NYC, le Palais de Tokyo AKA “le Dôme” in Paris, MACBA in Barcelona, and the Southbank Undercroft in London; All to which you’ll find basking in the natural unity of what were once considered societal taboos.
The “Art of Rebellion” features artworks from local and international communities. The exhibition is co-curated by Ray Wilcox of Yonkers Arts, Joseph and Tralona Boisne of Little Shop of Gorgeous, and Thomas Feinstein from Fillin Global. The exhibition is supported by Yonkers Arts and will feature an Opening Reception on Thursday July 25th from 6pm-9pm.