Fine Artist Christian Rosa & Baker Skateboards Unveil Exclusive Collab

Custom skate decks featuring abstract motifs by the LA-based artist.

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LA-based fine artist Christian Rosa is widely recognized for his large-scale paintings that are comprised of abstract shapes in bold colors and sharp pencil scribbles that are set against relaxed brushstrokes on canvas. His paintings are currently hanging in the homes of A-listers such as JAY-Z and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Rosa recently teamed up with Baker Skateboards on a limited edition series of bespoke decks featuring his ubiquitous compositions. One of the offerings is a quintych called Checkered Puzzle that is comprised of five separate decks when positioned together form a whole picture. Take a look at select custom boards by the duo above and purchase them now at Baker Skateboards’ official website. Prices start at approximately $55 USD.

In related news, Nyah Huston and Nike Skateboarding recently released a gnarly new part titled “Til Death.”

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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