All A-Board Artist Spotlight
We’re going to post as many artist spotlights as we can before the event. So many great artists are participating, and the event is just days away. Speaking of, hurry up if you’ve not gotten your All A-Board tickets! You must have a ticket to bid on the art.
Okay, the artists!
Luke Buchanan
Luke Buchanan Skate Deck
Buchanan is an artist and a designer who lives and works in Raleigh, NC. Buchanan has also painted several high-profile murals in the Raleigh community, most of which feature his two cats, Billy and ZZ.
“I grew up skating in Raleigh and developed my painting style from photo spreads in skate magazines like Thrasher, TWS, and Big Brother.”
Detail, Luke Buchanan’s deck.
Munjo Munjo
Located above their namesake storefront in Downtown Raleigh, Munjo Munjo focuses on original art and fun products. Jaime Rada and Amber Echevarria host a number of independent creators, highlighting those from historically marginalized communities.
Munjo Munjo photographed by Chris Facey with their blank deck.
“Though it's been years since we've casually skated, we are still appreciators of skate culture and have long felt that Raleigh needs an accessible skate park. We're excited to help make that goal a reality, especially through contributing our artwork.”
Munjo Munjo Deck
Detail, Munjo Munjo Skate Deck
Jennifer Clifton
Clifton mixes bold painted/drawn images with vibrant patterned backgrounds to create popping works in a whimsical setting.
Jennifer Clifton Skate Deck
Jennifer Clifton Skate Deck
“Raleigh needs less high-rise apartments for the wealthy few and more shared outdoor space for everyone.”
Caitlin Cary
Artist, musician, and owner of the Pocket Gallery in Oakwood. Cary's needlepoint work has been shown and collected nationally. Needleprints are two-dimensional fabric collages made from repurposed fabric and other materials.
Caitlin Cary Skate Deck
Caitlin Cary and Skillet Gilmore
Detail, Caitlin Cary Skate Deck
“I'm super excited to be a part of this. I have no skateboarding past, but Skillet sure does, and I love him. So I love skateboarders! A dedicated place to skate and play is a wonderful aspiration for our city, and I'm proud to be a small part of realizing that dream.”
Alexis Price
Price is an American contemporary artist exploring concepts of existence, consciousness, and the female experience.
Detail, Alexis Price Skate Deck
Alexis Price Skate Deck
“I consider Raleigh my hometown. I lived there for 20 years, through high school and college. I watched it grow and transform and also stay the same. Most of my friends growing up (and still) would go downtown to the parking decks to skate in lieu of a skate park. The idea of a proper skate park downtown sounds awesome to me. There are so many skaters in the area I think it would give the community something they really need. Some of my favorite people on the planet live in Raleigh (skaters and non-skaters alike), and I love to contribute any way I can to keep the area awesome!”
What’s next?
You can buy your All A-Board tickets. If you’ve already got your tickets, check out the roster of artists.
Can’t attend the event? That’s a bummer. Consider a donation of any amount to make this skatepark a reality.
