For The Night Owls
Jim JARMUSCH, the acclaimed filmmaker and visual artist, is a self-proclaimed night owl. His best ideas and most creative revelations come to him after dark which, in a remarkable way, really translates into the atmosphere of his projects.
One such project was the rare photography series taken by him in the 1980s. JARMUSCH repeatedly captured the screen of an analogue television while watching a vast repertoire of black-and-white films. The result was a selection of intuitively taken snapshots, hidden in the archives until now. Four decades later, THE SKATEROOM is proud to feature those captivating works in our first skate art collection with the iconic filmmaker.
The New Skate Art Collection From Jim JARMUSCH
A nod to JARMUSCH’s collage-making practice, the photographs have been featured on skate decks in seemingly random sets of threes. Whether their placement seems contrasting or connected is up to the eye of the viewer. The artist himself refers to the process as more dreamlike than logical, with the dark background of each board adding to the mysterious effect.
As with all collections from THE SKATEROOM, this collaboration will contribute to the funding of skatepark construction and educational initiatives for underprivileged youth worldwide. Purchasing an edition is not only a chance to own a unique artwork from Jim JARMUSCH, but also an opportunity to make a tangible impact, one skate deck at a time.
On Skateboarding, Photography and Artistic Intuition—In Conversation with Jim JARMUSCH
On Skateboarding, Photography and Artistic Intuition—In Conversation with Jim JARMUSCH
