Join us for the opening reception for MASTERPIECES ON SKATEBOARDS: a Solo Exhibition by Rafael Colón
Thursday, July 4th from 6:00-10:00pm, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk in Lower Polk & Tenderloin Neighborhoods at Fleet Wood, 839 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
"Masterpieces on Skateboards" is a solo exhibit showcasing skate decks with recreations of paintings by prominent artists in history with Puerto Rican–born, Bronx-based artist Rafael Colón.
After eight years in the Marine Corps, Colón developed a strong sense of discipline which he applies to his artistic process. As a self-taught artist, he learned from the greats by recreating masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, Hokusai, and more. He abandoned the traditional canvas after his daughter asked him to paint Frankenstein on her skate deck. Consequently, developing his signature style of burning the images into the decks and then painting them – breathing new life into old masterpieces.
Today, his art showcases his passion for art history and for helping veterans (a portion of sales is donated). Colón’s work has appeared in galleries and museums, and in the private collections of people like Tony Hawk.
You can view more of Colón’s work at rafaelcolon.org or on Instagram. Show curated by the one and only Alan Dickey.
We'll have coffee from Jane and cold refreshments available from our friends at Pine Street Brewery.
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Thursday, July 4th from 6:00-10:00pm, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk in Lower Polk & Tenderloin Neighborhoods at Fleet Wood, 839 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
"Masterpieces on Skateboards" is a solo exhibit showcasing skate decks with recreations of paintings by prominent artists in history with Puerto Rican–born, Bronx-based artist Rafael Colón.
After eight years in the Marine Corps, Colón developed a strong sense of discipline which he applies to his artistic process. As a self-taught artist, he learned from the greats by recreating masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, Hokusai, and more. He abandoned the traditional canvas after his daughter asked him to paint Frankenstein on her skate deck. Consequently, developing his signature style of burning the images into the decks and then painting them – breathing new life into old masterpieces.
Today, his art showcases his passion for art history and for helping veterans (a portion of sales is donated). Colón’s work has appeared in galleries and museums, and in the private collections of people like Tony Hawk.
You can view more of Colón’s work at rafaelcolon.org or on Instagram. Show curated by the one and only Alan Dickey.
We'll have coffee from Jane and cold refreshments available from our friends at Pine Street Brewery.
Join us for the opening reception for MASTERPIECES ON SKATEBOARDS: a Solo Exhibition by Rafael Colón
Thursday, July 4th from 6:00-10:00pm, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk in Lower Polk & Tenderloin Neighborhoods at Fleet Wood, 839 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
"Masterpieces on Skateboards" is a solo exhibit showcasing skate decks with recreations of paintings by prominent artists in history with Puerto Rican–born, Bronx-based artist Rafael Colón.
After eight years in the Marine Corps, Colón developed a strong sense of discipline which he applies to his artistic process. As a self-taught artist, he learned from the greats by recreating masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, Hokusai, and more. He abandoned the traditional canvas after his daughter asked him to paint Frankenstein on her skate deck. Consequently, developing his signature style of burning the images into the decks and then painting them – breathing new life into old masterpieces.
Today, his art showcases his passion for art history and for helping veterans (a portion of sales is donated). Colón’s work has appeared in galleries and museums, and in the private collections of people like Tony Hawk.
You can view more of Colón’s work at rafaelcolon.org or on Instagram. Show curated by the one and only Alan Dickey.
We'll have coffee from Jane and cold refreshments available from our friends at Pine Street Brewery.
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Thursday, July 4th from 6:00-10:00pm, as part of First Thursdays Art Walk in Lower Polk & Tenderloin Neighborhoods at Fleet Wood, 839 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
"Masterpieces on Skateboards" is a solo exhibit showcasing skate decks with recreations of paintings by prominent artists in history with Puerto Rican–born, Bronx-based artist Rafael Colón.
After eight years in the Marine Corps, Colón developed a strong sense of discipline which he applies to his artistic process. As a self-taught artist, he learned from the greats by recreating masterpieces by Van Gogh, Klimt, Hokusai, and more. He abandoned the traditional canvas after his daughter asked him to paint Frankenstein on her skate deck. Consequently, developing his signature style of burning the images into the decks and then painting them – breathing new life into old masterpieces.
Today, his art showcases his passion for art history and for helping veterans (a portion of sales is donated). Colón’s work has appeared in galleries and museums, and in the private collections of people like Tony Hawk.
You can view more of Colón’s work at rafaelcolon.org or on Instagram. Show curated by the one and only Alan Dickey.
We'll have coffee from Jane and cold refreshments available from our friends at Pine Street Brewery.
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