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Transforming a Skateboard into a Decorative Piece

Alessio Scalabrini transforms the skateboard that one of the most iconic objects of street culture into a decorative piece for today's homes.

Decorative skateboards that are made with traditional Italian craftsmanship and shaped by hand from local marble blocks, emphasize main elements such as speed and lightness which are symbols of mobility.

By removing the wheels and wooden structure and replacing them with a marble coating, Scalabrini gives a new life to an everyday object that has been removed from its original function.

Heavy Structure and Sculptural Texture of Marble

The designer lightens the heavy structure and sculptural texture of marble by combining it with a skateboard. While the skateboard evokes movement and lightness due to its function, the heavy and sculptural texture of marble creates an impressive contrast on the skateboard.

 

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