Posted on: June 30, 2010 by admin
The Arbor Collective is proud deliver the new Bamboo Hybrid skateboard as part of the Concrete Series featuring the artwork of renowned artist, Dave Kinsey.
His blend of urban landscape and the human condition creates a striking image on one of Arbor’s best selling decks. “Dave Kinsey’s work has become such a visual fixture in the surf, skate, and snow community,” says Joel Woodman, Arbor’s art director. “Few artists have had his level of influence on this particular subculture.”
The Bamboo Hybrid is Arbor’s multi-dimensional long skateboard that was designed with a wide mid-section, concave profile and rounded kick tail/nose to deliver longboard stability and real flat-ground/park performance. Completes include: Arbor 65mm 78A Durometer Street Series Wheels, ABEC 5 Bearings, 10″ Gullwing trucks and is gripped with long-lasting crushed recycled glass.
Posted on: September 2, 2009 by admin
THE ARBOR COLLECTIVE RELEASES TWO NEW SKATEBOARDS FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF DAVE KINSEY.
The artist brings his energetic portrayal of urban figures to the Bamboo Hybrid and the Koa Blunt.
Legendary Arbor skate team rider, Ken Perkins pushes the Koa Blunt.
Venice, CA – Sept. 2, 2009 – The Arbor Collective is proud to announce the release of two new skateboards designed in collaboration with renowned artist, Dave Kinsey. Arbor’s new Bamboo Hybrid and Koa Blunt feature original works from this progressive artist who draws inspiration from studying urban landscape and the human condition. Kinsey’s portrayal of urban figures incorporates a range of mediums constructing multilayered and textured environments, easily likened to the complexities of contemporary life and the more urban elements of skating.
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Posted on: June 19, 2009 by admin
ART COLLABORATION: Westmark, Bamboo Hybrid, Koa Blunt
WEBSITE: Kinseyvisual.com
Dave Kinsey has received national and international acclaim as a fine artist and designer. He has been featured in publications including The New York Times, The Washtington Post, The London Times, Blackbook, BLK/MRKT Two and Juztapose. Kinsey, a resident of Los Angeles, takes cues from the current cultural climate to examine the intersection between the urban landscape and the human condition. Kinsey’s work captures the universal essence of the humanity through an energetic portrayal of urban figures. He works spontaneously utilizing a range of mediums constructing multilayered and textured environments easily likened to the complexities of contemporary life. Kinsey’s striking art brings to life the graphics of Arbor’s park and street oriented Westmark.
