Together with concept maker and artist Abner Preis [US], we converted world-famous club Paradiso in Amsterdam into a big skate area named Slackernation. We gave the club not only a complete different look with the customized ramps that we built up during the day, but also with our multi-layered backdrops by artists as Will Barras [UK], Morcky [IT], Slacker [NL], Laser 3.14 [NL], Wayne Horse [GER], Chat P [FRA] and Imtek [BRA]. The event stretched out from the early morning hours till midnight and due to sponsorships the event had been free of entrance.
In total we had a two dozens bands and DJs playing while some of the best Dutch skate pros and BMX champions flew through the air. As a highlight of the show we built the skate obstacle The Duchamp -inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s art piece Bicycle Wheel- that had to be conquered by all athletes. When the skate and BMX event had been finished, we had several art performances and groups on stage.
Title: Slackernation Paradiso [2008] // Concept and Production: Abner Preis, Claudius Gebele // Location: Paradiso Amsterdam // Artists: Will Barras, Morcky, Slacker, Laser 3.14, Wayne Horse, Imtek et al. // Bands: Greenhaven, Chiraw, Moss, Fus, 4DaLadies, DJ Loud, Two Headed Audience, Abaco, Ottoboy, Dikke Dennis et al. // Supported by: Vans, Carhartt, Hectik Skateramps, Red Bull // Video and Music: Joao B. Costa, Greenhaven // Pictures: Dennis Van Doorn, Eric Ankersmith, Jeroen Dekker, Tacky, Tagsters, Claudius Gebele
More info: MeBike Website, MeBike on Facebook, Marcel Duchamp on Wikipedia, Paradiso Website