Random New York.
©JAMIL GS 2010

Respect to the old timers. Playing together for 60 years and still having fun.

For more of the story Link here

It’s been a while my last post and plea to support the kids aka the future and the skate movement in Jamaica. The plea was heard and progress was made. The 4th annual KCSJ donation drive took Jamaica by storm, delivering over 300 complete boards and over 500 pairs of kicks to 9 different areas throughout the island. Reconnecting with established areas such as: Boston Bay, Bull Bay, Long bay, Moorlands Camp and establishing the movement in Tivoli Gardens, Trench Town, Spanish Town, Portmore, Treasure Beach.

For the full story and images go here JAMAICA SKATERS

My two long friends and all the beautiful people lost to one of the biggest tragedies and mistakes about life.

A little Bass a day..
keeps the suckas away.

From the archive, a fresh collaboration with Brent Rollins, previously published in Complex Magazine.
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Madden What..Kobe What..Tiger What..keep playin’ dem balls.

This art work is inspired by Sonic Sounds record label. Home of some of the greatest recordings put on wax.
Including an homage to the late Sugar Minott.

Here is another homage from a series of art work inspired by Reggae Dancehall and some of the most influential record labels and recording studios in Jamaica. in this case the Shocking vibes Crew.

For more on the Shocking vibes crew or Jamaica stories you can go here

Here’s one of several pieces of art work I’ve created over time as an homage to Reggae Dancehall and in this case Digital B aka Bobby Digital(the Jamaican one)
Digital B is responsible for some of the best Dancehall productions and releases since the early nineties.
My love for reggae music and culture, comes to show the same way as other artist may be fascinated with
american pop icons like mickey mouse, simpsons and star wars.

For more of my stories on Jamaica view… here

A few days ago, I passed by the opening for fellow artist, fellow 12oz blogger and fellow human Todd James at Gallery V1 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
I did a show with Todd 9 years ago at Houston Gallery in Seattle, and I can only say that he continues to lay it on thicker and brighter. Todd has always reflected on the absurdia of contemporary culture and issues, and now he is reminding you of the sickness of war, violence, ignorance, corruption, conflicts and poverty that sometimes lead to bold and desperate actions like piracy. All done with his humorous swagger that makes you wanna laugh, but then you realize while basking in the sun..wait..this shit is real..some places it aint no fun, even in the sun. The art work is dope.






The show at V1 also features work of Barry McGee aka Lydia Fong, but I didnt get any good shots to share.
The show is up until Sep 9th. For more info check V1 Gallery.