Ellie Compton - Skate Deck | Freestyle

This skate deck by New Zealand artist Ellie Compton titled 'Dystopian Paradise' is one of over 40 one-off original skatedecks that were designed by artists for Limn Gallery's first show of 2023 - FREESTYLE.

'Dystopian Paradise' is a collision of the idyllic with the apocalyptic. Where people engage, embrace and see the beauty in living amongst a dystopian paradise.

This one-of-a-kind original work has been produced using ink on board and finished with a high gloss varnish.

Featuring over 50 talented artists from around New Zealand, FREESTYLE features a blend of original artwork on skateboard decks, sculptures, and a series of photographs by award winning photographer, Petra Leary.

This unique and dynamic showcase of creativity is a celebration of the intersection of skateboarding and art, two distinct forms of self-expression that have long been intertwined. FREESTYLE aims to highlight the unique ways in which artists have interpreted the relationship between these two forms of expression.

Each skatedeck in the show is a canvas for the artist to express their own unique style, techniques and perspectives, resulting in a diverse and eclectic collection of pieces.

Size: 210mm (W) x 800mm (H)

About The Artist: Ellie is an architect and artist who runs a Christchurch based art studio called Maker of Chaos. She collects people's life stories and weaves them into chaotic and whimsical worlds of art that encourage imagination and discovery. Ellie ’s storytelling and artistic style is expressed through framed artworks, murals, skateboards and fashion collaborations. Each work uses black ink line drawing to intertwine architecture, playfulness, and storytelling to command the viewers attention and provoke them to stop their busy lives in order to understand people better.