Another high energy event is due to hit the Gold Coast Saturday week. And no, it’s not another Cyclone – or Schoolies (is there a difference?). BoardShop Australia, in conjunction with Ironlak, will be hosting a killer all day skateboarding and live art’s workshop on the 13th of August.

”Aside the immense line-up of skateboarding, BBQ eats, beats and giveaway treats, SOFLES and VANS the OMEGA will be performing a live paint demonstration.”

SOFLES – Acclaimed as one of Australia’s finest and most talented contemporary artists, SOFLES exploded into the urban arts scene in Brisbane, creating uniquely confronting and skilled graffiti pieces. He explores a huge array of themes in his works, utilizing mediums including ink, acrylic, spray paint and watercolours on wood, paper, canvas and any other mark-able surface he can find. (Sofles will also be showing some work at his solo show at Rtist Gallery in Melbourne this week).

VANS the OMEGA – “Another self taught Artist/designer/Photographer running around pretending to know something you don’t. First love was my Mum, then came Graffiti.” In his career, VANS the OMEGA has landed him self some killer shows and events all around the globe, now dabbling in Video editing, VTO is an incredibly vibrant and multi-talented artist capable of blowing your pre-conceived conceptions of the urban art forms out of the water.

This is set to be a hallmark event for the Gold Coast art and skate communities, so be sure to get down and check it out!

Who: SOFLES, VANS the OMEGA
What: “Skate Paint”
Where: The BoardShop Australia, 1/10 Ereton Dr Arundel, Gold Coast
When: Saturday 13th August, starting at 10am running until 6pm

For more info visit Ironlak’s event blog, BoardShop Australia’s webpage, VANS THE OMEGA’s webpage or SOFLES Facebook page.