To a skateboarder, a broken skateboard is a bad thing. But to the artist featured in the 1st Annual Broken Skateboard Art Show, a broken skateboard is a raw material just waiting to be cut, shaped, and sanded into something new. And that is just what Victor Perez, Jason Podlaski and Lynn Weiler have done for this show. They will be showcasing skateboards that have been transformed into lamps, jewelry and stools. It’s all about upcycling, making better things out of trash.Â
Victor Perez, a Philadelphia native who skated for Santa Cruz Skateboard Company, combines his passion for skateboarding with his love for art to create … Details