Head artist Elliott C Nathan sits among scraps of shredded graffiti drying in the sun awaiting their new destination— as the deck art of our 19” boards.
The graffiti walls in San Francisco are thick with layers and layers of paint, stickers, and wheatpastings that have been posted through the years. Once a wall is ripe and ready for harvest, we carefully slice off sections of it to prepare for separation.
In separation, we place the sections into a bath of excruciatingly hot water. The layers absorb water as the wheatpaste and glue softens. Our separators must work carefully as the paper becomes brittle and shreds with the slightest touch. We painstakingly pull off layer after layer of intriguing art that has been concealed over the years, while discarding ugly scraps, then lay it out to dry in the sun.
Once the pieces are dry, the most attractive designs are selected and collaged onto the decks of our skateboards. No two decks are alike, as every one is a unique synthesis of San Francisco graffiti morsels.
August 5, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Comments Off