Tina Gillen
Two acrylic skateparks (2007 + 2006) by Tina Gillen courtesy of Crown / Brussels. Book ‘Necessary journey’ (2009).
Louise Bristow
“I make my paintings by creating constructed arrangements, reminiscent of stage sets, which I then paint from. This process allows me to bring together different collage elements, such as my own photographs or found images from books and magazines, as well as three-dimensional models I have made of real or imagined buildings and architectural details.
There is a narrative element to much of my work. I am inspired by everyday things that I find around me,
and how these things express bigger ideas; graffiti on a wall in a street communicates one person’s political dissent,
and the design and imagery of a tiny postage stamp can encapsulate a nation’s ruling ideology…”
Full bleed – New York skateboard photography
The book ‘Full bleed – New York skateboard photography’ has been out for a while. What makes it so good is, it shows the multiple facets of skateboarding: The characters, the spots, the side action, the tricks, the fashion, and the city that is New York. All of which is constantly changing is archived in this compendium. There would be one thing to make it better: More background info about the photos and an easier way to interrelate the info with the pages, since the numeration is missing. Have a look inside.
Almost skateable
Almost skateable sculptures from Patrick Tuttofuoco / Milano and the “Those ghosts” show at Peres projects Berlin.
Have a good day, sir
Catch the friendly fire of Dave Ackels’ skate vid series named “Absorb”.
The other ramps
Waterpark slides inspired by skateboarding structures. E.g. Here and here. When are they open for skateboarding?
Garry Trinh
From the ‘Our Spot’ series (2008).
“These photographs were captured using an old light leaking camera and expired photographic film. The defects reflect the raw character of the skaters and the skateparks that once coexisted in these landscapes. Most of these skateparks existed between the late 80s and 90s. After years of wear and tear these skateparks were eventually torn down and replaced by more modern style skateparks.”
Compare to Eric Tabuchi’s ‘Countrysights’ series.
Eric Tabuchi’s countrysights
Another good series from Eric Tabuchi. Not only inspired by the photography journal “unless you will”.
Various forms of expression – Anthony Goicolea
By Cuban American artist Anthony Goicolea / Williamsburg, Brooklyn. His work ranges from photography, drawings and videos to installations.