At the start of this year Alex Asch invited me to make something using a new, lime green skateboard deck- it's for a show and fundraiser in support of the Messenger's Program, which Alex and his wife Mariana del Castillo are involved in running. The Messengers Program is a really great arts program for young people in the ACT who are considered to be disadvantaged or at risk, and helps them discover their talents and express their point of view. I worked in youth policy and programs for a while, and I made drawings about skateboarders interacting with spaces on the fringe of Canberra last year, so I jumped at the chance! Many fantastic artists have contributed a deck, and they'll all be for sale, with proceeds going to the Messengers Program. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the decks by the Messengers too- there are some on the invite below. I'll be at the opening on Thursday- please come along!
