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Pushead John Gibson Art (Zorlac Skateboards)

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FILE UNDER: TEXAS PUNK, SKATE PUNK, PRINT ADS, SKATE DECKS, PUNK FUNK, VINTAGE ADS, '80s PUNK, ETC...

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on a Zorlac Skateboards advertisement promoting the "Big Boys Model" skate deck, in honor of homegrown Texas heroes/funk punk/'80s hardcore band, the BIG BOYS, c. 1983 (I think). House skater Craig Johnson is also featured in the ad.

PIC #2: A Texas punk gig flyer featuring BIG BOYS, REALLY RED, and THE TICKETS, performing live on June 1, 1984 at the Consolidated Arts Warehouse in Houston, TX, USA, sponsored by Zorlac Skateboards.

Sources: https://gravecity.wordpress.com/2016/07/26/zorlac-in-dallas-skatings-doomiest-brand-the-grave-city-photo-essay & Pinterest.

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skate stickers from the 80's, from Skate and Annoy's gallery

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Zorlac Skateboards : Scott Stanton

art by Pushead (Brian Schroeder)

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Zorlac Skateboards

Vintage 1980’s Chopped Sleeve Cropped Shirt - (White)

Source: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/285969108818

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Subcultures in Bournemouth

Looking for further design inspiration I wanted to look into subcultures within the youth of Bournemouth. Initially I looked at the surfing culture as the pier is one of the best spots here to surf at and is a key part of Bournemouth.

Bournemouth pier has long been a well-known surf spot, "first being surfed early in the 60’s by quite a few ‘radical dudes,’ the whole of the Dorset coast was then explored for new waves (which there were plenty of)."

Whilst many non-locals may not see Bournemouth as a surf spot, the pier offers sheltered along with a consistent break, attracting many local surfers.

Looking at how visual communication has been influenced by surf culture is a good starting point for how I can draw inspiration from this and put it into my own work.

A good point of inspiration is surfer David Carson. "He is the world’s most imitated graphic designer, at least among magazines that do “hip” and “edge” and who like to break every typographic rule there is while straight-jacketing themselves to another set of strictures".

Taking inspiration from surf and the ocean being wild and unexpected "six years ago, Carson designed, at BeachGrit‘s behest, 151 new logos for the WSL.

The existing logo, he said, “has no soul. The logo just doesn’t represent the sport very well. It’s pedestrian, unoriginal, forgettable,  safe, gentrified and corporate. All things surfing is NOT, at least to me.”

His creative style is clear in his designs and reflects his views on surfing culture and is something that could provide inspiration for my own designs and the way Bournemouth should be viewed.

Another notable subculture within Bournemouth is the "healthy growing skate scene with multiple cliques made of older OG's and a load of young rippers that can usually be found in any of the relatively okay skateparks surrounding our small seaside town".

"In the early days of skateboarding, skateboarders had to be resourceful and creative. They used DIY techniques to create their own custom boards and designs, which often involved repurposing old skateboards or other materials. This DIY ethos also extended to skateboard graphics, which were often hand-drawn or spray-painted onto the bottom of the boards. These early skateboard graphics were heavily influenced by surf culture, featuring waves, palm trees, and other beach motifs.

As skateboarding gained popularity in the 70s and 80s, it began to influence art movements like punk, street art, and graffiti. Skateboarders and artists began to collaborate, with skateboard companies commissioning artists to create graphics for their boards. The skateboarding industry also began to attract artists who were drawn to its rebellious spirit and DIY aesthetic. Skateboard graphics became more sophisticated, featuring intricate designs and bold colors that reflected the energy and attitude of skateboarding culture."

"One of the most influential skateboard artists of this era was Jim Phillips, who designed graphics for Santa Cruz Skateboards. Phillips' bold and colorful designs featured skeletons, monsters, and other irreverent imagery that became synonymous with the skateboarding subculture. Other prominent skateboard artists of this era included Vernon Courtlandt Johnson, who designed graphics for Powell-Peralta Skateboards, and Pushead, who worked with Zorlac Skateboards."

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WE RIDE ZORLACS IN TEXAS

There’s two things I still ain’t used to about my father’s small Toyota truck—the smell of cigarette smoke and the condensation on the tan vinyl. It’s humid in south Texas, something else I ain’t used to, and everything seems sticky. Never mind the cockroaches. And this morning it’s foggy. My father’s dropping me off at school on his way to work at the family roofing company. It’s my first day of…

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ZORLAC Skateboards Craig Johnson (1984)

Art Pushead

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Zorlac "Zombu" skateboard wheels

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Photo source: flickr @ Gregg Koenig