Sullivan's Island

Summer Sessions at Miller Gallery - August 2019

For a group exhibition at the Miller Gallery (in Charleston, SC), a dozen local artist were invited to paint skateboards based on any sort of musical inspiration.

After much debate (oh, the endless possibilities!)… I decided to use the Crosby, Stills, & Nash song, “Southern Cross” - a song that conjures adventure vibes, being on the water, sailing, and traveling. Drawing from my current exploration of coastal maps, I painted the Intercoastal Waterway as its runs by Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms, SC. These barrier islands fit perfectly onto the shape of the skate deck with the ICW running the length of it, a symbol of travel by water.

Opening reception for “Summer Sessions” at the Miller GalleryCharleston, SCAugust 24th, 2019

Opening reception for “Summer Sessions” at the Miller Gallery

Charleston, SC

August 24th, 2019

SOUTHERN CROSS/ acrylic paint on birchwood skate deck, coated in epoxy resin

From beginning to end, many layers of acrylic and a makeshift epoxy station later, this was such a fun project, and I was honored and excited to be included in the show!

Thank You to Miller Gallery!