Spectacular laser-etched skateboard decks

Posted by Xeni Jardin, May 26, 2008 11:55 AM | permalink

Link to photo set of deliciously-etched skate decks from a project called Refill Seven, "an exhibition allowing artists to explore the idea of lasering away at seven layers of ply that make a deck and add their own distinctive mark." Above, a design by Jeff Staple. I'm sorry, I'm not sure who designed the deck below (Aaron Horkey?) Snip from project description:

Only 50 limited edition decks will be produced per artist. The aim of the show is to have a series of unique decks that collectors may choose to ride or display. The exhibition [had] its first show at the MTV Gallery Space in Sydney, Australia scheduled on Thursday 5th April, to be followed later in the year by New York, LA, Japan and finally a scheduled tour of Europe.

Curated by Refill magazine, and etched by Precision 20 | 20 in Australia. There's a myspace page, if you can tolerate MySpace. (thanks, Jolon Bankey!)

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#1 posted by Agent 86 , May 26, 2008 12:27 PM

I would be afraid to grind on it. Than again, I already am afraid to grind.

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#2 posted by Anonymous , May 26, 2008 12:37 PM

The 2nd deck is by Aaron Horkey. If you look closely enough, you can see his Black Osprey logo.

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#3 posted by Tenn , May 26, 2008 12:38 PM

Seeing that out of context in the Recent Comments frame was an... interesting experience, to say the least, Agent.

Nice art piece.

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#4 posted by George Curious , May 26, 2008 12:50 PM

"MTV gallery space"? WTF?

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#5 posted by Agent 86 , May 26, 2008 1:39 PM

Glad to blow your mind, Tenn.

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#6 posted by tanner

, May 26, 2008 4:39 PM

definitely Horkey

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#7 posted by mkn8 , May 26, 2008 8:02 PM

George Curious @4: MTV offices here have a lobby/gallery space where they have shows.

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#8 posted by Tenn , May 26, 2008 8:42 PM

Glad to blow your mind, Tenn.

Good to know you enjoyed it too.

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#9 posted by El Mariachi , May 27, 2008 1:53 AM

I don't quite understand skateboard deck art. I understand and generally like art that's making a point about impermanence (Buddhist sand mandalas, steel outdoor sculptures intended to rust, pieces burned on the playa, etc.,) but on skateboards the act of making them functional (i.e., affixing trucks) obscures the art in a not-particularly-interesting way before any grinding ever takes place. I don't think I've ever seen any deck art that takes the rest of the hardware into account.

It might be interesting to have a show of used decks... someone must have done that already, right?

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#10 posted by lentil

, May 28, 2008 7:26 PM

Oh Hai!

http://studiosansnom.com/refill7.html

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#11 posted by ROSSINDETROIT , May 28, 2008 7:56 PM

@10:
That is Badass in so many ways I don't know where to begin. Cheers and general Huzzahs to you.