If you haven’t already seen the one-off decks on the Three Sixty Project website be sure to jump on and check them out. After our very successful ONE x ONE x ONE exhibition in late 2011, we introduced our One-Off Range, which includes individual decks that are hand-painted (or sprayed, drawn etc) by a range of artists from all over Australia. Each deck is a 1/1 limited edition and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. We currently have 33 one-off decks in stock and need to sell them to raise money for the Project – click here to check them out!
Fuel TV have hooked us up bigtime – playing our promo clip since July this year. Through this exposure we have sold more decks, received more submitted art and the Three Sixty brand has been spread all over the country. We can’t thank Fuel TV enough, and can’t wait to work with them on bigger and better things in future…
Check out their website, or better still – grab yourself a Foxtel box and watch it all day every day.. Thanks Fuel!
If you haven’t seen it already – below is the clip they have been playing for us.
Allowing an insight into the creativity behind skate culture, ‘Board‘ explores the evolution of deck graphics and design.
With curatorial contribution from NGV Senior Curator of Contemporary Art Alex Baker, Board features historically significant skateboard decks drawn from the collection of Tony Hallam – one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the world, alongside a selection of decks by contemporary artists.
In conjunction with NGV Studio, Just Another Agency has selected over 50 of Australia’s best established and emerging artists to take part in the group show ‘Board’.
Juxtaposing the old with the new, each artist has donated their time to produce an original work of art using a skate deck as their canvas. These decks will then be sold to help raise much needed funds for the innovative ThreeSixtyProject.
Artists include… 23rd Key – Aida Sabic – Alex Lehours – Alex Lousia – Apeseven – Aramas – Bec Hulme – Bec Winnel – Ben Ashton Bell – Ben Brown – Bennett – Caitlin Rigby – Cam Scale – Cat Rabbit – Cinzah Seekayem – Deb – Dilly – Drypnz – Dvate – Ears – Fat Ankle – Flake – Gary Seaman – Gemma Jones – Gore – Heesco – Itch – Jack Douglas – Joshua Smith – Kaitlin Beckett – Karlosh – Ken Taylor – Kirpy – KID9 – Luke Ryan – Leisha Muraki – Makatron – Michael Steele – Phibs – Pierre Lloga – Poise – Qwux – Rebecca Murphy – Rena Littleson – Sam Octigan – Sear – Shannon Crees – Shaun Campbell (SQUIDTANK) – Steve Cross – Taylor White – Tom Ferson – The Hungry Work Shop – Vato… and More!
Just Another Agency will also be showcasing a number of live painting demonstrations over the 3 month period, giving the public the opportunity to stop by the studio space to see artists at work. Each workshop will feature 2 artists of similar subject matters and medium, while each diverse in their own right.
Exhibition runs from 12th Nov 2011 – 5th Feb 2012! @ NGV Studio, Melbourne
My my my. I cannot express in words how amazingly stoked I am with how our inaugural ONE x ONE x ONE exhibition went. We traveled to Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast with 55 decks that included 20 stable artists, 10 local artists from each location, and 5 laser-etched decks. The numbers at each event far exceeded our expectations and thanks to the generosity of those that attended we managed to raise some much-needed funds for Three Sixty Project.
There are a few photos below, but to see the complete albums click below:
I would like to throw a HUGE thank you to all those involved in making this exhibition what it was – a massive success: Qwux from Rah Collective, Valentina from New Romantic, Jonty from Trunk Junk Quarterly, Josh KID9 Thorsen, Melika at Just Another Agency, Kiel at Art Harvest, our amazing photographer David Hewitson, Brandon from Trunk Junk, Marty from Peer Group Media, the guys at Lo-Fi, No Vacancy and 19KAREN, plus our sponsors Slam Magazine, Vans, House of Marley, SDS, Billabong, Element, Alien Workshop and Blackberry.
Any decks that didn’t sell will be online in the next few days – there is still some amazing work left for sale so be sure to check it out! See you all next year!
Three Sixty Project launches ONE x ONE x ONE, a traveling art exhibition developed in the aim of generating funds to fuel projects that benefit underdeveloped youth markets globally.
Heading to three of Australia’s skateboard capitals Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, and with artwork curated in a collaborative effort by Qwux (Rah Collective), Josh Thorsen (Kid9) and Just Another Agency, the show will exhibit 55 skateboard artworks designed by a range of prolific Australian artists including Ben Brown, Bennett, Rebecca Murphy, Mr Singh, Cupco and Mia Taninaka, of which when sold, all profits will go into youth community projects.
The concept of art and skateboarding is nothing new, as both have long gone hand-in-hand as popular forms of creative expression.
The event features some of Australia’s best artistic talent and is supported by uprising galleries Lo-Fi (Sydney), No Vacancy (Melbourne) and 19Karen Gallery (Gold Coast) bringing together the art and skateboarding communities in an atmosphere that encourages the cultivation of expression and philanthropy.
“There is no doubt that Three Sixty Project would not be where it is without the support of individuals, businesses – and in this case – Artists and Sponsors. The generosity of everyone involved allows us to maximise the impact we can have on the lives of under-privileged youth all over the world, and through the amazing sport of skateboarding.” Paul Munro – Founder, Three Sixty Project
Funds are raised by the sales of decks available on the night and online at www.threesixtyproject.com ,gold coin donation and huge raffles of product donated by project sponsors VANS, SDS, The House of Marley, Element, Billabong, Alien Workshop and Blackberry.
About ONE x ONE x ONE
The ever-changing relationship between art and skateboarding is one that goes back to the very roots of this iconic sport. Skaters roll on boards adorned with graphics as colourful as the riders themselves, and collectors fill their walls with irreplaceable, limited edition decks.
It was only a matter of time before artists saw the opportunity of utilising the humble skate deck as an empty canvas – with potential to bring together the creative expression of art and the rich culture of skateboarding.
ONE x ONE x ONE pays homage to the creative talent we have in Australia, whilst raising funds for Skate Programs working with under-privileged youth all over the world. 2011’s inaugural exhibition sees 55 skate deck artworks travel to Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, showcasing a diverse range of works by some of Australia’s most prolific artists.
Thanks to the great people at Eye See Magazine we have been donated a second ad in their awesome magazine – this time a full page inside cover! Be sure to check out their website at www.eyeseeonline.com – they cover social issues from all over the world, and believe that many individuals, making small but informed decisions, can be powerful and effective in the fights against poverty, injustice, human trafficking, racism, slavery and other justice issues.
Our good friends at Trunk Junk Quarterly are at it again with TJQ Issue Three in the final stages of production, and due to launch on 24 September. The team will be celebrating one year of being in the business with their “Until Death Do Us Part’ issue and as usual have made an effort to bring something special to their readers.
In saying this, all copies include: 120 pages of Trunk Junk, two large stickers, and an Art Park Journal #2. There are however, one hundred limited special packages available that include all the above, as well as a ‘Trunk Junk x Monaux’ lightweight, grey marl, cotton t-shirt.
As usual the magazine is packed with some visually insane content and inspiring editorial. Issue Three features, riders: Jimmy Roche, Tom Pelley, Ben Fawcett, Matt Gillings, Ben Currie, Mark Visser and more. Feature artists: Monaux, Matthew Skiff, and Soup Graphix Studios(Issue Three cover artists). Featured lens-sperts: Vaughen Brookfield, Brett Box and and film gurus Brain Farm Studios. Plus plenty more, including: our own Soul Sessions article, featuring surf imagery by the legendary Dick Hoole, as well as Trunk Junk Quarterly’s first photography project “Bring Back Our Girls”, and more!
To get in on the latest Trunk Junk fever, visit the revamped and refreshed Trunk Junk Quarterly website at www.trunkjunkquarterly.com to get hold of your Issue Three limited packages, as well as to view a list of TJQ stockists who can help you get your Trunk Junk Quarterly collection going.
A few weeks back we hooked up with Des Rountree from One Friday to support his team of skaters that head to the Philippines each year. Here is how it went down, straight from Des himself:
Most of the skaters we have been in touch with live in the Bicol Region in the Philippines, though each year we are covering more areas. Many of the guys we spent time with have come from a background of violence, gang wars, broken homes and drug addictions. They really see skateboarding as a way out of that lifestyle – something positive for them to invest time into.
Whilst there our mission was clear, simply to “do life” with the locals and encourage them in their skateboarding. We did a series of skate competitions, some for the beginners and some for the more advanced. Each comp was different – we really wanted to reward a variety of styles and abilities so that a broad number of them participated and had fun. We also planned a two-day course for skateboarders to come along and learn some basic life principles, because the absence of a good role model is consistent across the skate scene over there.
There is plenty of talent in the Philippines. If given the opportunities we have here in the western world, some of these guys could definitely have a future in the sport. It’s safe to say skateboarding has a solid future in Bicol as it’s grown a considerable amount in the three years that I’ve been visiting the country – I’m looking forward to more visits in the not too distant future.
The newly formed Skateistan Cambodia recently hosted Go Skateboarding Day in Phnom Penh. This is the Program we supported a few months back by donating 20 decks and 10 complete skateboards, as well as some safety gear – and sent 2 guys over to help build the first skate park in the country. It’s so awesome to now see the local kids skitching behind trucks and rolling so confidently! For a few more pics click here to view the blog post on the Skateistan website (photo by Rick Valenzuela)
Trunk Junk Quarterly Issue 2 is here, and it is absolutely mind-blowing. The boys over at TJQ have killed it once again and produced one of my now-favourite magazines. Not only is the content and imagery amazing, but they were so generous to support Three Sixty Project by giving us a double-page spread (see below)..
When an opportunity to ship some Three Sixty love to the Philippines popped up, we jumped on it right away. The Phillies is one of the countries I first had in mind to support when establishing the Project – and here we are, about to send 10 brand new Three Sixty Project skateboards to this beautiful country in Southeast Asia.
One Friday Skate Ministry is based in Queensland, Australia, but works with skateboarding youth all over the country. They travel to skate parks in remote locations and just hang with the kids in the local area, making a positive difference in their lives and hooking them up with product and new skills.
They also send a team of volunteers overseas on a regular basis, including a trip to the Philippines every year. They have built ongoing relationships with the local skaters over there and look forward to catching up and encouraging them again in May 2011 – once again aiming to make a difference in their lives. This year we have teamed up with One Friday by supplying them with 10 decks to take on their travels. To support the work these guys are doing be sure to grab a Three Sixty Project deck here – we need to sell 10 before we can send 10!
Keep an eye out for a wrap-up of the trip. For regular updates be sure to Like us on Facebook too.
Trunk Junk Quarterly have been behind Three Sixty Project from day one, and we are stoked to have Jonty (the magazines editor) on board with the Project and Brandon (the mags creative director & designer) as a regular contributing artist. 360 and Trunk Junk have teamed up to kick off a new initiative from the Project named ‘ONE x ONE x ONE’. More information on the concept will be released soon, but we have 3 artists doing some live art onto blank Three Sixty Project decks at the TJQ Issue Two Launch Party, as well as the existing 360 artist decks on display. Check out the below poster for more info – get there!
Fresh off the press are these 360 Tees. Available in white in sizes Small to XL, featuring a full-size black & white print on the front, and our supporter logos on the back corner in black. Shout out to PSI Screenprinting for printing these tees for us at a discount.
This coming Monday the 21st March, Three Sixty Project team member Scott Windred (aka Dubsy) is heading to Cambodia to hand deliver 30 Three Sixty Project decks to Skateistan Cambodia. He will joined by good friend Kodan and together they will be stocked with the Three Sixty decks, 10 sets of trucks and wheels and a heap of safety gear (thanks to Trinity Distribution).
We were connected with the Program in Phnom Pehm through Skateistan, and are stoked to be helping such an established and reputable Program (for more information on Skateistan Cambodia visit their website at kh.skateistan.org).
Dubsy will be keeping our Facebook page updated throughout his time in Cambodia, and be sure to check back for a wrap-up.
A big thanks to everyone who donated toward the trip or bought a deck in support of the Project. Stoooooked!!!!
The above video was produced by James Tyrrell at Optika Creative
James approached us with the offer of doing this for us free of charge – Thanks so much bud – you’re a legend!
We now have a professional video we can use to spread the word and raise support for the Project – be sure to put a link on your Facebook page or website.
Let me introduce you to Cfu. This is a kid that played somewhat of an important role in the creation of Three Sixty Project, and is no doubt a friend I’ll have for life. I first met Cfu when on a business trip to Indonesia, and he was the nicest guy I had ever met. He loves life, he loves art and he LOVES skating. After hanging out with him for a week he inspired me to do something different, and Three Sixty was born!
I was filled in on the fact that Cfu had started his own T-Shirt brand, and some of the designs he created were insane. He explained to me that he wanted to do Graphic Design but he wouldn’t be able to go to University over there as it was too costly. After everything Cfu had done for us, we really wanted to hook him up and this was the perfect opportunity. Through Three Sixty Project, we were able to buy Cfu a brand new laptop to use for his design work. The catch? He had to design 2 skateboard graphics for us.
The good news? You can now buy them online at threesixtyproject.com. Swing by and check out the 2 latest graphics from Cfu – ‘Mummy‘ and ‘Ahh-Cfu‘.
Indra is a pro skater from Indo – he’s been riding for Volcom for 13 years and has an awesome story. He is currently riding the Three Sixty Project deck ‘Octo’. Keep ripping brother!
We were approached by Eye See Media to do a Q&A on the project. Here is the intro to the article and a link to the page. Thanks Eye See!
The Three Sixty Project, in Sydney, Australia, is helping people all over the world find freedom, creativity and community.
By designing specialized skate decks and selling on a One-for-One model, Three Sixty Project is able to donate boards and resources to communities that improve kids’ lives. Paul Muno started the Project with a passion for skate and a heart to help. He spent some time telling us what it is all about – the simplicity of generosity.
Here is an article I found on the Uganda Skateboard Union.. I heard about these guys a while ago and have added them to the list of programs 360 will support. We will be looking to give these guys a heap of decks as a part of our South Africa trip.. You can find more information on these guys here.
