eBay

I have been asked to auction these pieces on behalf of VANS EUROPE (If you're asking how/why it's because I'm the UK Skate Team manager and I also have an eBay business!). They are all 100% genuine as described and can be verified.  They were produced as one off pieces in situ at the VANS DOWNTOWN SHOWDOWN IN PARIS this summer.

Following on from the success of the A.skate Foundation's Autism Friendly Skate Session at this year's Vans Downtown Showdown, we are proud to announce a very special auction of art created LIVE during the event.  Featuring the works of globally renowned artists such as Rich Jacobs, French and Jay Croft, the auction presents a truly unique opportunity to not only own a one-of-a-kind piece of art, but also to really make a difference to the lives of young people living with Autism. 

You can see more about the event and the artwork here:  downtownshowdown.eu

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THESE AUCTIONS ARE GOING TO THE CHARITY A.skate, please read about their work below and know that your money is going to a noble cause.

This is a unique chance to own a one off piece of artwork by some of the greatest artists in the business.  Sure to be highly collectable in the future.


ABOUT THIS PIECE AND IT'S ARTIST:


JAY HOWELL

1.25m x 1.25m Canvas and Vans Slip Ons US10.5

Jay Howell is an all around kind dude that lives in Los Angeles with photographer girlfriend Ruth Swanson and a dog named Street Dog. When he’s not illustrating for Vans or drawing skateboards he can be seen on the streets fuckin’ around and sayin’ classic shit. Jay designed the characters for Fox’s hit show, ‘Bob’s Burgers’.He is currently working as an Executive Producer, Co-Creator and Art Director on ‘Sanjay and Craig’ an animated children’s show for Nickelodeon.

 Jayhowellart.blogspot.com


A.skate - Autism. Skating with Kids through Acceptance, Therapy, and Education

Why not the multi colored puzzle piece? We do not follow the trend... and we created our own! The A Skate Foundation is constantly searching for clues and cues to answers in the complex structure of Autism. In the complex structure of the universe we use symbolism and association to do everything from teaching, navigation, contemplation, worship, and even branding. These are methods to think, steer, and connect. It is communing with the familiar to potentially open doors to the unfamiliar. We have chosen the image of the moth for our talisman. Traditional traits given to the moth are INTUITION, HEIGHTENED AWARENESS, PSYCHIC PERCEPTION, KNOWLEDGE OF OTHERWORLD, SECOND SIGHT, INFLUENCE, CLARITY, VULNERABILITY, PERSISTENCE, DETERMINATION, CONCEALMENT, and FAITH. The skulls become images of the brevity and sacrament of life; the urgency to connect those dots for answers. These traits are easily be attributed to the struggle of Autism. In the sometimes hard to understand world of a person facing Autism there lies that mysterious list of traits and above all FAITH and DETERMINATION to rise above their situation.

 We thank you for your support and hope that you move beyond awareness to ACTION. Artist - Amos Oaks

 http://askate.org/

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ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECT FROM VANS EUROPEAN HQ IN SWITZERLAND BY COURIER WITHIN DAYS OF YOUR PAYMENT.

SHIPPING RATES CANNOT BE COMBINED FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES.

PAYMENT IS VIA PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD ONLY