THE SKATEROOM

This limited edition triptych features a photograph of Michèle LAMY captured by Juergen TELLER in Barjac for System Beauty Magazine. For this exclusive editorial, LAMY has been given free reign to explore her own vision of beauty.
TELLER’s lens sees her in the distance, pouring water onto her hair in the middle of a dark, monumental forest. Despite the seeming contrast between her curated look and the natural background, LAMY’s visual persona is equally as mesmerizing and untamed, with a rawness which only Juergen TELLER could capture. The edition launched exclusively at ComplexCon in LA. 

Hand-signed by Michèle LAMY on one of the three skate decks, limited edition of 20.

© Juergen Teller, All Rights Reserved

Michele Lamy No. 28, Barjac 2022 — Juergen TELLER — Hand-signed by Michèle LAMY

Fashion photography giant Juergen TELLER photographed cultural icon Michèle LAMY for System Beauty Magazine. This limited pentaptych sees LAMY in a Los Angeles bathtub, her eyes following the viewer. 

In the editorial, TELLER and LAMY seek to explore the concept of beauty. The contrasting textures present in the photo make for an interesting visual blend - from the roughness of concrete and clay, to the softness of foam which envelops her body. The signature black attire and makeup stand out against the toned color palette - a testament to LAMY’s dark originality. 

Hand-signed by Michèle Lamy on one of the 5 decks, limited edition of 10

© Juergen Teller, All Rights Reserved


Michele Lamy No. 26, Los Angeles 2022 — Juergen TELLER — Hand-signed by Michèle LAMY

Michèle LAMY as seen through the eyes of Juergen TELLER. The limited triptych features one of the photographs featured in an editorial for System Beauty Magazine, exploring the concept of beauty in its many forms. 

The portrait is an example of TELLER’s masterful style, capturing the raw individuality of his model who, lying against a concrete floor, is facing the camera with hypnotizing intensity. Well-known elements of LAMY’s distinctive aesthetic are also front and center, pulling our gaze to the jewelry pieces, black fingertips and bold makeup. The collaboration is a meeting of two strongly conceptual artistic worlds. 

Hand-signed by Michèle LAMY on one visual of the three decks, limited edition of 20

© Juergen Teller, All Rights Reserved

Michele Lamy No. 10, Barjac 2022 — Juergen TELLER — Hand-signed by Michèle LAMY

This artwork Cup Noodle, made in the kitchen during John Yuyi’s 2019 stay in Tokyo, has never been shown as part of any exhibition, publication or art fair.

Apart from the noodle cup with the artist’s face on it, nothing in the photograph is set-designed – not even the garlic. After the shoot, John Yuyi ate the cup noodles, which were also subsequently reprinted as a sticker.

Limited Edition of 50
Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2023
Certificate of Authenticity signed by JOHN Yuyi

Cup Noodle - JOHN Yuyi

The previously unpublished image, produced in Tokyo at the end of 2019, was created in parallel with the photography series “NARCISSISM” for Self Service Magazine.

John Yuyi created packs of cigarettes portraying her nude selfie. The artwork Smoke Me 2 explores the theme of the artist consuming and smoking herself. It has also been reimagined as an installation and video piece.

Limited Edition of 50
Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2023
Certificate of Authenticity signed by JOHN Yuyi

Smoke Me 2 - JOHN Yuyi

Playing on the phrase I love you, the artwork was showcased at John Yuyi’s installation exhibition in Taiwan. When sketching the idea, the artist was inspired by the things that are easily accessible in our home and daily life. She went to a 100 yen shop in Tokyo in search of ideas, and then photographed the chosen object in the sink of her friend’s apartment.

The piece draws our attention to the hidden advertising behind the most approachable things in our daily life. To make it more lifelike, she picked a random selfie taken that same morning. The resulting artwork is emotional, personal and poetic, while also fueling the consumer culture discussion at the heart of the project.

Limited Edition of 50
Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2023
Certificate of Authenticity signed by JOHN Yuyi

I Knife You 1 - JOHN Yuyi

The previously unpublished image, produced in Tokyo at the end of 2019, was created in parallel with the photography series “NARCISSISM” for Self Service Magazine.

John Yuyi created packs of cigarettes portraying her nude selfie. The Smoke Me artwork explores the theme of the artist consuming and smoking herself. It has also been reimagined as an installation and video piece.

Limited Edition of 50
Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2023
Certificate of Authenticity signed by JOHN Yuyi

Smoke Me 1 - JOHN Yuyi

The featured image was taken in 2019 as a commissioned editorial project for Self Service Magazine while John Yuyi was traveling to Tokyo. It is inspired by the phenomenon of influencers putting products next to their faces and posting them to social media for promotional purposes, as well as by more traditional advertising practices, where the ambassador’s face is placed on the product they are selling.

As a contrast, John Yuyi focused on using faces and skin as a canvas, filling them with temporary tattoos depicting corporate icons, products and selfies of the people she photographed.

Limited Edition of 50
Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2023
Certificate of Authenticity signed by JOHN Yuyi

All You See Is Me - JOHN Yuyi

The featured artwork is Patrick MARTINEZ’s reflection on the feeling of hope in the face of a global crisis. It draws its inspiration from a quote by author Rebecca Solnit: “Inside the word “emergency” is “emerge”; from an emergency new things come forth. The old certainties are crumbling fast, but danger and possibility are sisters.”

The depiction of a broken neon sign with “Emerge” as the focal point, calls on viewers to lean into the unknown and trust in a positive outcome, no matter how difficult the present condition may be.

Emergency — Patrick MARTINEZ

The featured painting is inspired by scenes of conflict often encountered on the streets of Los Angeles. The juxtaposition of colors and patterns is an ode to the iconography of the city, specifically the green and orange hues of storefronts, colorful tile, graffiti and mural paintings. 

Cacaxtla Conflict (El Sereno To Alhambra) — Patrick MARTINEZ

The printed solo edition features quintessential tapestries of the Los Angeles landscape - tile, neon and bougainvillea flowers. Climbing up the purple wall are ancient Mayan serpents, serving as a memory of the past as it interacts with the present context.

Serpents (Welcome To The Jungle) - Patrick MARTINEZ

The sun sets on a rooftop pool filled with floating roses, while trailing plants hang down from an invisible ceiling. Composed using the popular American life simulation videogame ‘The Sims’, the individual panels of the triptych were painted by a different painter found on the Chinese e-commerce platform, Taobao.

The resulting differences between each panel disrupt the serene and dream-like atmosphere of this rooftop paradise, a startling reminder of the discrepancies between fantasy and reality. Please note each panel of the triptych is painted separately, which results in some unevenness between the three parties, a normal outcome of the artist’s practice.

©Mak2. Courtesy DE SARTHE.

HOME SWEET HOME: ROSE POOL SKATEBOARD, MAK2

Ed TEMPLETON’s cult-status photography series Wires Crossed is a captivating chronicle of the skate subculture, captured between 1995 and 2012. Now, it is reimagined as a limited collection of skate art editions in the artist’s first collaboration with THE SKATEROOM.

Himself a legendary pro-skater, Ed documented the lives of his peers against the backdrop of American suburbia, extracting raw artistry from the everyday reality of skating. The Wires Crossed Polaroids triptych showcases a vibrant glimpse into the artist’s world, encapsulating the people, moments and atmospheres that surrounded him. Each edition is signed by Ed Templeton.

WIRES CROSSED POLAROIDS, HAND-SIGNED, ED TEMPLETON

Ed TEMPLETON’s cult-status photography series Wires Crossed is a captivating chronicle of the skate subculture, captured between 1995 and 2012. Now, it is reimagined as a limited collection of skate art editions in the artist’s first collaboration with THE SKATEROOM.

This conceptual triptych is visually unique within the collection, mixing together photography with painted elements in a collage-like format. There is a striking contrast between the black-and-white image and the colorful brush strokes, creating an ethereal aesthetic which seems to perfectly depict the visuals within Ed TEMPLETON’s creative mind. Each edition is signed by Ed Templeton.

WE THRIVE IN THE WASTELANDS, NORCO, HAND-SIGNED, ED TEMPLETON

Ed TEMPLETON’s cult-status photography series Wires Crossed is a captivating chronicle of the skate subculture, captured between 1995 and 2012. Now, it is reimagined as a limited collection of skate art editions in the artist’s first collaboration with THE SKATEROOM.

Himself a legendary pro-skater, Ed documented the lives of his peers against the backdrop of American suburbia, extracting raw artistry from the everyday reality of skating. Showcased on this triptych, Donny and Elissa argue over dice, Huntington Beach, is a scene captured in Ed TEMPLETON’s hometown. It is a perfect depiction of the artist’s raw and genuine approach to photography, as well as his ability to flawlessly capture emotions within a single shot. Each edition is signed by Ed Templeton.

DONNY AND ELISSA ARGUE OVER DICE, HUNTINGTON BEACH, HAND-SIGNED, ED TEMPLETON

Jules DE BALINCOURT is known internationally for colorful, radiant paintings that meditate on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of an increasingly globalized world. Limited edition and hand-signed, THE SKATEROOM is proud to present de Balincourt’s ‘New Arrivals’ is one such meditation, described by the artist himself as a reference to growing up in California. Reminiscent of Hockney’s pools, Jules claims to have a less optimistic view than Hockney – this is no longer the hopefulness of the 60s/70s. Today, there is an environmental catastrophe, mortgage foreclosures; this is generation X’s interpretation of the pool as an icon. But this is for the viewer to interpret for themselves.

This art piece is released as a hand-signed triptych skateboard, in an edition size of 50.

NEW ARRIVALS, HAND-SIGNED, JULES DE BALINCOURT

Jules DE BALINCOURT is known internationally for colorful, radiant paintings that meditate on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of an increasingly globalized world. Limited edition and hand-signed, THE SKATEROOM is proud to present Jules de Balincourt’s ‘Expats Ticos and Gringos’ is one such meditation, described by the artist himself as a direct reference to Costa Rica, a creative refuge where the artist spends much of his year trying to capture in paint. But this is for the viewer to interpret for themselves.

This art piece is released as a hand-signed pentaptych skateboard, in an edition size of 50.

With every purchase of the pentaptych, you will receive an exclusive long sleeve t-shirt of Jules de Balincourt collaboration.

EXPATS TICOS AND GRINGOS, HAND-SIGNED, JULES DE BALINCOURT

Jules DE BALINCOURT is known internationally for colorful, radiant paintings that meditate on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of an increasingly globalized world. Limited edition and hand-signed, THE SKATEROOM is proud to present Jules de Balincourt’s ‘Idol Hands’ is one such meditation, described by the artist himself as commemoration of different causes. These people, walking with conviction, each hold an image of an idol or an idea they are championing. We wonder, where are those who idle, consume and do not fight for what they believe in? Certainly not worth capturing in this piece. But this is for the viewer to interpret for themselves.

This art piece is released as a hand-signed triptych skateboard, in an edition size of 50.

IDOL HANDS, HAND-SIGNED, JULES DE BALINCOURT

Jules DE BALINCOURT is known internationally for colorful, radiant paintings that meditate on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of an increasingly globalized world. Limited edition and hand-signed, THE SKATEROOM is proud to present de Balincourt’s ‘Looking For An Enlightened Cowboy’ is one such meditation, described by the artist himself as a new take on the ultimate icon of American frontierism. It could be that the mountain is an obstacle that the US is facing, a mid-life crisis of prejudice and isolation that must be crossed to reach a new, more hopeful chapter. But this is for the viewer to interpret for themselves.

This art piece is released as a hand-signed solo skateboard, in an edition size of 50. 

LOOKING FOR AN ENLIGHTENED COWBOY – HAND-SIGNED, JULES DE BALINCOURT

The heart portrayed in this edition reflects Keith Haring’s optimistic belief in humanity and the power of love.  

Throughout his career, Keith Haring produced murals, sculptures, and paintings to benefit hospitals, groups for underprivileged children, and various community health organizations. Before his death, Keith Haring established a foundation in his name to maintain and enhance his legacy of giving to organizations for children and AIDS. The foundation is also committed to sustaining and expanding public awareness of Keith Haring.

© Keith Haring Foundation. Licensed by Artestar, New York

UNTITLED (HEART), KEITH HARING

The Flower series is one of Andy Warhol’s most successful projects. A departure from his usual representation of brands, the series is based on a photograph of hibiscus blossoms that he found in a magazine titled Modern Photography. According to art critic David Bourdon, Warhol’s vibrant manipulation of colors produces a floating effect in his flowers, “like cut-out gouaches by Matisse set adrift on Monet’s lily pond.”

It is also said that the Flower series gave rise to the expression “flower power”, against the backdrop of the massive non-violence movement during the 1960’s.

FLOWERS – GREEN/PINK, ANDY WARHOL

The Flower series is one of Andy Warhol’s most successful projects. A departure from his usual representation of brands, the series is based on a photograph of hibiscus blossoms that he found in one issue of the magazine Modern Photography in 1964.

It is said that this Flower series from Warhol gave rise to the expression “flower power”, against the backdrop of the massive non-violence movement during the 1960’s.

Under license from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

FLOWERS – LIME/ORANGE, ANDY WARHOL

The Flower series is one of Andy Warhol‘s most successful projects. A departure from his usual representation of brands, the series is based on a photograph of hibiscus blossoms that he found in a magazine titled Modern Photography. According to art critic David Bourdon, Warhol’s vibrant manipulation of colors produces a floating effect in his flowers, “like cut-out gouaches by Matisse set adrift on Monet’s lily pond.”

It is also said that the Flower series gave rise to the expression “flower power”, against the backdrop of the massive non-violence movement during the 1960’s.

FLOWERS – GREY/RED, ANDY WARHOL

Before Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, his work was already legendary on the streets of NYC. His poetic and poignant symbols established a visual vocabulary that continues to inspire new generations of artists around the world. Needless to say, we are very happy to produce this edition of Untitled (Rotterdam), 1982 on skateboards as part of our new collection featuring the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

This skateboard edition features the artwork Untitled (Rotterdam), 1982

© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York

UNTITLED (ROTTERDAM), 1982, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Before Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, his work was already legendary on the streets of NYC. His poetic and poignant symbols established a visual vocabulary that continues to inspire new generations of artists around the world. Needless to say, we are very happy to produce this edition of Untitled (Angel), 1982 on skateboards as part of our new collection featuring the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

This skateboard edition features the artwork Untitled (Angel), 1982

© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York

UNTITLED (ANGEL), 1982, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Before Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, his work was already legendary on the streets of NYC. His poetic and poignant symbols established a visual vocabulary that continues to inspire new generations of artists around the world. Needless to say, we are very happy to produce this edition of La Hara, 1981 on skateboards as part of our new collection featuring the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat.

This skateboard edition features the artwork La Hara, 1981

© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York

LA HARA, 1981, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Before Jean-Michel Basquiat became one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, his artwork was already legendary on the streets of downtown NYC. Under the tag SAMO, his poetic and poignant symbols established a visual vocabulary that continues to inspire new generations of graffiti artists to this day. Needless to say, we are very happy to produce this edition of Horn Players from Jean-Michel Basquiat on skate decks.

© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.

HORN PLAYERS, 1983, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Special edition – THE SKATEROOM is proud to breathe a new life into the extremely rare Modena Paintings, and reintroduce them as a special collection of skateboard art editions, in partnership with the Fondation Beyeler. The Guilt of Gold Teeth unique’s quality lies not only in its distinct aesthetic, but also in its historical and cultural significance.

– High-end editions produced using state-of-the-art equipment
– Printed with piezoelectric inkjet system using VariaDot imaging technology which allows us to reproduce artworks down to the smallest detail
– All our editions are Greenguard Gold certified, meaning that the inks used are not harmful to the environment and people

© Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.

THE GUILT OF GOLD TEETH, 1982, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Sometimes love is about grand gestures and this high-spirited triptych is a statement like no other. The imagery is reminiscent of the original flower-power aesthetic, with the Earth as a central feature, radiating sun-like beams. The creative power of love and sun are ever-prominent in ILORI’s oeuvre, and this edition serves as a perfect representation. 

Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2024.

YOU ARE MY WORLD LOVING YOU IS EASY, YINKA ILORI

The power of togetherness can move mountains – it’s a belief instilled in the artist early on by his parents. This solo deck holds an inspiring message of unity, packaged in a lively form with geometric patterns and contrasting neon hues.

Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2024.

UNITED WE STAND UNITED WE FALL, YINKA ILORI

Yinka ILORI’s own trajectory is proof that, with enough determination, commitment and the courage to dream, anything you envision can become reality. The title sentence was first showcased on a series of murals designed by ILORI after the pandemic. They appeared around England to reignite a feeling of hope and optimism among the people.

Produced by THE SKATEROOM in 2024.

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