IN SEARCH OF... SPACE
The Eighth Street Skatepark is a vibrant hub for local skaters of all levels to gather. Join muralist Ian Gabriel and fellow skater and place-maker Jay Phillips of DIY Skate Toronto, as they talk about the importance of art and community in skateboarding.
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About Ian Gabriel:
My story starts with my time as a student at Humber College, learning many new skills excelling in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere. During that same time, in search of my own personal self identity I also began my journey as an Urban Artist, self taught I had gained strong skills in painting, character designing, lettering and much more.
Continuing my years full of passion to grow, with a keen eye for creative/ visual design and aesthetics, I’ve continued to try and push my career as a professional artist & designer over the last 8 years. I value family, sustainability, self love and hope that I may one day be able to transfer my knowledge to the next generation.
About Jay Phillips:
Jay Phillips (they/them) aka pothound, is a queer, trans, Scarborough born, Trinidadian raised Space Maker, Producer, Skater, DJ, and Sound Nerd living in Toronto. An organizer in the skate community, Jay is involved through Christie Pit’s Grrrl’s skate and their own event, DIY Skate TO. They can be found across the few skateparks Toronto calls its own.
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Credits:
“BeYOUtiful Energy” (2020) by Ian Gabriel
Video Production: Nadijah Robinson, Megan Sue-Chue-Lam & Meagan Mabilangan
Video Editing: Carlie Macfie & Candide Uyanze
Marketing: Shakira Luke & Meagan Mabilangan
Music: “Arcade” by LAKEY INSPIRED & Chicago by scottholmesmusic.com
In Search Of… is presented by Lakeshore Arts, as a part of Local Discoveries, ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art 2021-2022, and is a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project.