Cutting Corners by Robin Rhode Skateboard Deck

Robin Rhode’s work is inspired from a rite of passage for boys in school. There is an element of playfulness to his art, which takes the form of a two-part story. The first act entails Rhode’s conception and creation of the artwork. These urban influenced pieces often find their place on city walls and become the artist’s method of engaging his audience on South Africa’s history and its societal difficulties.

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The second act takes the form of a performance between an actor and the piece. Much like the rite of passage, this interaction gives the piece a new life, and creates a secondary dynamic through which it can share its story.

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This skateboard deck comes ready to hang with mounting hardware and instructions and is part of a limited edition of 15 (hand-signed) or 85 (screen-printed signature). 

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A portion of every sale is contributed to social impact initiatives that make a difference in communities worldwide. Since 2014, over 40 projects to empower at-risk youth, build new skateparks, and support education programs have benefited from more than $1,700,000 in impact.