Ghostcat x Bolsamatic - Skate Wheel | Freestyle

This scratch-built large skate wheel has been designed by Ghostcat & Chaste in collaboration with New Zealand artist, Bolsamatic, for Limn Gallery's first show of 2023 - FREESTYLE.

This work has been made molded in Hydrostone, with the artist's design applied as a decal, with the work then being weathered to look like a used skate wheel.

Featuring over 50 talented artists from around New Zealand, FREESTYLE features a blend of original artwork on skateboard decks, sculptures, and a series of photographs by award winning photographer, Petra Leary.

This unique and dynamic showcase of creativity is a celebration of the intersection of skateboarding and art, two distinct forms of self-expression that have long been intertwined. FREESTYLE aims to highlight the unique ways in which artists have interpreted the relationship between these two forms of expression.

Each skatedeck in the show is a canvas for the artist to express their own unique style, techniques and perspectives, resulting in a diverse and eclectic collection of pieces.

Size: 200mm diameter x 80mm deep

Weight: 3kg.

About The Artist: Enamoured with 80s horror movies and influenced by outsider culture and urban decay, GhostCat's output ranges from damaged heritage buildings and graffitied dumpsters to retro VHS tapes. His work not only intricately recreates tiny details, but is also imbued with connections to memory, place, community, and vitally, a healthy dose of humour.