All of my creations are a love letter to my inspirations. Art has allowed me exploration, to create what makes me happy, to explore all the parts of me I had to suppress, to be patient with myself and be kind to my creative mind. My formative years were very challenging. You can always expect color, glitter, Afros and moving fabric from me. A consistent theme in my wonderland is my love for the Afro 70s aesthetic. I grew up drawing these Afrocentric characters that I would label superheroes and dream of being, and now I get to create just that - my dreams. This form was naturally chosen for me when I became a creative myself, so it’s more like a natural process.” Videos by want to show the beauty and freedom of living authentically, of being Black and queer and magic.” -Artist, poet and designer (Tyris Winter) “Fashion is my love language. Of course, the internet also introduced me to digital and electronic art. I grew up watching the world through electronic devices and the internet, much like most Gen Zers do. The 3D characters mimic the way that characters from old video games were created.
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Pieces in the ‘Future Game Equipment’ series are digitally sculpted. “My art appears to be entirely computerized, but I manually paint the 2D portion using 1-bit pixel painting techniques. They stand for a certain kind of companionship.” Shelter Song’s characters and Y2K aesthetic are inspired by creatures from Japanese animation, retro Japanese role-playing games and the hand-held digital pets craze of his youth. I yearned for such buddies when I felt lonely. They originate from the imaginary monster friends I had as a child. I am happiest when someone can look at my work and feel a sense of belonging.” Photos and videos by “With the advent of the internet age comes electronic, digital creation with a feeling of isolation.” -Visual artist, illustrator and animator (Shelter Song) “Each of my creations is like a piece of the strange cyber universe I created in my imagination, and I’m progressively revealing it in my works. I am ultimately just trying to create a world that anyone is able to connect to. In parallel to learning these new skills, I was also growing immensely as an individual, discovering my queer identity, aesthetics and building my world to explore. The more processes and ways of making I explored, the more interest I had in combining mediums together. I was traditionally trained in fashion, textiles, sculpture and illustration. This time creates space to sit with my emotions and experiences and convey them through the piece. My hand-sewing practice is incredibly intensive and time-consuming. “My work is an escapism for me, a place to process and heal trauma, and discover more about myself. “My creatures offer me a safe space to explore my own magical qualities.” -Artist and designer (Teg Barone) Teg’s art practice and world-building centers around their original creatures and is grounded in the intersection of hard and soft materials and emotional well-being - and moves between mediums and dimensions to bridge fashion and sculpture through fantasy.
It’s a reminder of the strength and resilience of my community, motivating me to excel on the board and beyond.” Video of by Music by the fantastical. My cultural heritage deeply influences my skating journey. “It’s more than just a shop it’s a place where local skaters, like myself, can foster a sense of belonging within our diverse community. For the past three years Steve has been involved in the growth and store management of (Innercity Skateshop). As a first-generation Mexican American skater, I want to celebrate the diversity within our sport, showcasing that anyone, regardless of their background, can find a home in the skateboarding culture,” says Steve, who’s based in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. “Skating entered my life during my elementary years, a rebellious outlet that soon became a lifelong passion. “I’m here to challenge stereotypes, paving the way for greater inclusivity and understanding.” -First-generation Mexican American skater (Steve Corona) Often skating in a sombrero, Steve brings a mix of cultures and style to the board.
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