This summer I had to opportunity to meet Nick Gallegos-Artist. Nick Gallegos is from Virginia Beach, and has been creating art since about 1982--his company is called Dos Manos.
At the Artisans in the Park art show (hosted by Va Beach Parks & Rec), Gallegos had some of his most popular items for sale--recycled skateboard deck jewelry, belt buckles, and key chains.
He uses old decks donated to him by skaters in the area (he'll make you a free piece in exchange for your deck!) to create unique & sturdy jewelry.
I've noticed that skate culture is coming back HEAVY in the beach. During the summer you can see people ollie-ing all over the strip, kick-pushin to Mt. Trashmore's skate park, or just skating around on the streets. I'm going to put the re-birth of skate culture on
1.)Hip Hop--Lupe, The Pack (got my Vans on...)
2.) The Ice Cream Skate Team & Pharrell--Pharrell is from Va Beach, Kevin Booker & Cato Williams (Pharrells brother) both went to Green Run HS, and are on the skate team
3.) MTV---Life of Ryan, Rob & Big (and TK being on that one show with the Jackass guys)
Back to the topic at hand...
Nick Gallegos (Dos Manos) makes all types of artwork using post-consumer products, as well as other mediums. I thought the recycled deck jewelry was the coolest.
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