The launch of the new Australian INfront inspired me to check out some of the old peeps which used to inspire me back in the day. One of the first artists I thought I’d google was “Merda”. I’ve always been a huge fan of Jay’s work and on launching his site (which I haven’t visited in over 5 years) I saw that he had just released a new skate deck. Excited I literally hit the shop and bought one on the spot to add to my skate deck collection.
The next day I got a surprise call from Jay, he’d noticed that the number I was after (deck number 75/99) had a slight blemish on it, being a perfectionist (and maybe assuming I was one as well) he asked if I wanted my money refunded, or if I’d be happy to pick out another deck (which of-course I was!). What a champ aye? I thought I’d pick out number 35 as I’m 35 this year (which also explains why I just bought my 3.5litre V35 350GT Skyline a couple of weeks ago!).
Signed and numbered.
The art glows in the dark. I’ll try to get a night shot later tonight.
Decks as art. The decks have always made a great welcome intro into the house.
A long time ago he Jay gave me one this print which I have framed in my office.
Lucky number 8 too.
Visit Merda: http://www.imerda.com