1xRUN Thru Interview
Shanka by Meggs
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about these pieces.
Meggs: This edition is hand painted and sprayed, so essentially every one is unique, an original is a series so to speak.
1xRun: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
Meggs: This piece is based on a tee design I did for Pow Wow Hawaii in 2013. The Shaka is symbolic of good vibes & Aloha in Hawai’i so it’s a classic and fun image I use as a symbol of my love for Pow Wow and Hawai’i in general. It’s obviously also recognized in surf/skate culture so the composition is a reference/homage to the all-time classic Jim Phillips screaming hand graphic for Santa Cruz skateboards.
1xRUN: What materials were used to create these pieces with?
Meggs: It’s a combo of aerosol & a little acrylic on watercolour paper.
1xRun: When were these pieces created?
Meggs: January/February 2014 over 2 days right before jumping the plane to Pow Wow!
1xRun: Why should people buy these pieces?
Meggs: It’s a very limited edition of uniquely hand-painted works on a paper for a very cheap price. Also a sweet, good vibes, addition to any art collection!
1xRun: Describe these pieces in one gut reaction word.
Meggs: Radical. Dude.
1xRUN: Where else can people find you?
Meggs: Website – Twitter + Instagram@houseofmeggs
-1xRUN