Skateboarding is Art.
It is Craft. It is Culture.
The creativity is continuous.
The brush will roll.

The canvas in this case has evolved beyond the concrete and into the temporary. The subject matter is constant: Disassociation, revolution, desire, apathy. This collection was as sensual and violent as the city itself.

Once a pro skateboarder himself, Ray Barbee and friends played a set of original music to set the tone. Initially planned to play for opening night, due to the black out incident, the gig realized 2 weeks later on.

Spike Jonze and Mark Gonzalez made short film shorter in a feature were Mark skated through the city dressed in his own art. This breathtaking piece must have taken minutes to produce. Girls-Chocolate artist Evan Hecox headlined, with a visual sampling of working class Tokyo. Four more San Francisco artists were featured, with ideas and textures as varied as the place they call home.

Both tortured and compassionate, these various paintings evoke a world overlooked, known only by those who go through it sideways.

Evan Hecox

Choosing to refresh the senses, Evan chose subjects so obvious as to be neglected. In keeping with a minimalist approach, each print contained two basic colors, a third being used sparingly for script. Striking and simple, this collection silenced the mind while minding the memory.

Chris Lindig

Ugly pictures on purpose. Tying lines between prehistoric civilization and modern day Queens, we were forced to see the beautiful horror which is the male ego. His mockery being clearly stated, Chris expressed sympathy for the women who were forced to find relative peace in their disappointment.

Mark Gonzales

A child at play. Brush strokes are strong and intentional. Rough blueprints and unfinished genius. Words misspelled on purpose. Zero pre-conception. People are drawn so the eyes can see you, wondering if you know them. As much heart and humility as can be found anywhere on earth.