Speaking of skating, as you all know, it is inseparable from art. Once again, three artists participated in the event, and it was impressive to see them interacting with visitors.
On this day, white "Vans" sneakers were on sale, and each artist offered to apply his or her own artwork to them. Masanao Hirayama, a well-known artist at HOUYHNHNM's, painted his signature surrealistic graphics on a canvas of a pair of slip-on shoes. The pure white sneakers and Mr. Hirayama's simple graphics were a perfect match. Even if you don't wear them, you will want to display them in your home.
This is DISKAH, a skater and photographer. His pop and creative graphics, which only a street culture expert like him can create, stimulate the imagination.
A silkscreen print of DISKAH's graphic on a satchel was also available for sale. In contrast to the sneakers mentioned earlier, this one has cute and humorous graphics on it. The item is easy to use not only for men , but also for women and children.
The artist who was doing live painting using spray paint was sosnzk, who works mainly in Tokyo. Collaborating with apparel brands and doing installations in restaurants, sosnzk is a young but promising artist with solid skills.
.". Since this is a skating event, I am going to paint pictures of kids at the skate park," he said. The artist gave outlines with a pen to the abstract preliminary sketches spray-painted, and as the motifs became more and more concrete, the audience could enjoy the realistic feeling that only live painting can provide.
Here is the final result. A pizza character named "Delicious Men" watches over the skaters. If you look closely, you can see the gradation of colors sprayed on to give the scene a sense of depth. . Also, pay attention to the feet of the characters.
So, up to this point, we have reported on the day's events. The "SHIBUYA AFTER SCHOOL" was filled with smiles and fun for adults and children alike. Shibuya may have a strong image of being a shopping district, but it is also a "cultural district" that has given birth to a variety of culture. Events such as this one, which connected both shopping and culture, brought vitality to the town, created encounters between people, and gave birth to a new culture.
."Journal Standard" plans to continue working hand in hand with Shibuya Ward to implement new initiatives in the future. Although it is not yet clear what it will be, we can be sure that it will be a unique and interesting project. Let's look forward to the announcement.