SK8 OR DIE
A GROUP SKATEBOARD ART EXHIBIT FEATURING SOUTHWESTERN ARTISTS
OCT 2022
A group art exhibit organized by 232 Skateboard company featuring over 18 custom skateboard decks from various artists from throughout New Mexico.
Featured artists: Bobby Gutierrez, Santana Torrez, Lonnie Anderson, Sokwa, David Valencia, Jodi Lopez, ABQ Benz, Adi Potty, George Evans, Tawnitee, Vincent Campos, Michael Martinez, Maewyn Padilla, Bon Las, Joeseph Arnoux, Kelli Johansen, Naz Wemfer and Calmanecalma.
Photo by Gary Shaw photography
sk8 or die: exhibit statement from curator
”Skateboarding was my introduction to the world of graffiti writers and punk rock music. It was an amazing sight to behold, the perfect combination of culture, art, and community. Your deck, your stance, your fashion was an extension of your individuality.
Steeped in symbolism, self-expression, and storytelling, each artist created their vision on a blank skateboard deck. This exhibit celebrates the individuality and different processes from mural artists to folk artists.”
-Bobby Gutierrez from 232 Skateboards
SK8 or DIE skateboard by artist: Vincent Campos
SK8 or DIE skateboard by artist: Michael Martinez
SK8 or DIE skateboard by artist: Joeseph Arnoux
“Don’t let anything poison your individuality. Break away and look in not outward.”
Rodney Mullen
232 skateboards website
Instagram: @232skateboards
SK8 or DIE art exhibition at Secret Gallery October 2022.
807 4th st. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
photo gallery of sk8 or die
Featured photography by: Bobby Gutierrez, George Evans, Gary Shaw and Lonnie Anderson
