CRASH 'Series 1979: Gun Hill Road' (2023) Skateboard Deck

'Series 1979: Gun Hill Road' by Crash, 2023
Limited Edition Skateboard deck collab. with Galerie-at-Down.
A tribute to the NYC graffiti legend's original mural from 1979.
8 x 31.5 Inches
Screen print on 7 ply Grade-A Canadian Maple skateboard deck.
Limited Edition of only 30 (#4/30)
Artist's signature and title engraved on deck top.
Also hand-numbered on deck top.
New in shrink wrap with Sk8 of the Art COA.

*Note: Skate Deck wall hangers sold separately.

ARTIST BIO

Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the older teens from his neighborhood to the train yards and began bombing. Taking the name “CRASH” after he accidentally crashed the computer in his school, his name began appearing on trains circulating all throughout New York City.

By 1980, he began transitioning from train yards to galleries, he curated the ground-breaking "Graffiti Art Success for America" at Fashion MODA, launching the graffiti movement that has remained very active through today. CRASH’s career took off and he saw instant popularity throughout Europe and America, and eventually Asia. CRASH has been part of numerous museum and gallery shows around the world focusing on Graffiti and Street Art, and has works in many permanent museum collections.

Visually iconic, he has partnered with many companies for projects including Absolut Vodka, Fender Guitars, SoBella Handbags, Levi’s, and most recently, Tumi Luggage and Morphik. He continues to work and show both locally and internationally.