(Up)Rising Sonz! is an homage to some of the colorful and
inspirational people that drive Japanese sub- and pop cultures by
following their passions. The common language is art and the thread
that ties them together is skateboarding. This pictorial travel diary
shows skating as a catalyst for stylistic experimentation, which
transcends boundaries, language barriers, cultural differences and
physical distance.
(Up)Rising Sonz! represents the full spectrum of generations
that have influenced skate style, fashion, and street attitude, one of
the main sources for the creative essence of Japanese city youth.
(Up)Rising Sonz!
reveals multi-disciplinary artists with a strong DIY ethic. These
skaters-turned-artists now boast legions of fans and their influence
reaches the worlds of fashion, literature, film, and art.
(UP)Rising Sonz!”
is a celebration and an exploration of their astounding creativity on
and off the skateboard, spotlighting the lifestyles of unique
individuals who have had a major influence on the direction of
skateboarding and youth culture as a whole.
about the author
Scott
Kinsey A.K.A. GOODFEAR is a creative director and artist living and
working in Santa Monica, CA. He is also a contributor to Trace
magazine.
Fine art printer Mark Felt prints illustrations,
paintings and photography and has been working as an Inferno/Flame
compositor for commercials and film.
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 16 March, 2008.
