'Coral Bird' by James Jean, 2014
Rare, early Limited Edition Skateboard deck collab. with The Hundreds.
Based on Jean's original graphite and digital artwork from 2013.
8.5 x 32 Inches
Screen print on 7-ply Canadian Maple hardwood skate deck.
Limited Edition (Sold Out).
Top print shows artist and brand in handwriting font.
New in shrink wrap with Sk8 of the Art COA.

*Note: Skate Deck wall hangers sold separately.

ABOUT THE ART

“In the dead of night, I left Los Angeles a year ago to escape all the ugliness in my life, taking nothing with me and leaving nothing behind. I landed on distant shores, surrounded by palm trees and 3rd world traffic, but I missed the gentle waves, dusty succulents, and golden lights of my home for the past decade. As I was making new work to trade for food and shelter, I could see that the drawings recalled the vibrant energy and beauty of my former home. I wanted to give that energy back, to make an offering to the place that enriched me yet also destroyed me. There was an old friend over there that could accept the offering and disperse it throughout the land, so I sent out a message. It began, ‘Bobby, it’s been too long…'”

- James Jean

James Jean spent the better part of the last fifteen years making a name for himself as one of the world’s best artistic melders of abstract and realist art. His abilities in the realm of artistic creation led to major contracts in fashion advertising with brands Prada and Phillip Lim. Despite his success professionally, James’ life was plagued by personal tragedy. In 2012, at the peak of the pandemonium, he disappeared. This collection is James Jean’s one-foot-out re-entrance into Los Angeles, living alongside The Hundreds through his art while keeping a safe distance from the rubble of his past life.

The limited The Hundreds by James Jean collection encompasses an array of graphic T-shirts, crew-neck sweatshirts, and headwear. These apparel offerings will showcase James Jean’s 'Coral Bird,' 'Tiger,' and 'Wave' original artwork.