Alex Duke
Alex Duke
Photo: Max Zahradnik
Words by Mazur
So, what is up with you and poop?
Oh man, nothing. I just thought that would be a funny name for my site, and Ive drawn a bunch of shit related art. I just thought that stuff was funny, and they were into it at Consolidated. I draw a lot of other stuff, and Im trying not to do so much turd art, because I get a little bummed when people think that is all I can do.
Well, you did do the art for our Skater Stereotype piece. How did you like doing it?
That was fun. I was into the idea of what to sketch for it.
What is it about skateboarding that you like so much? I hear you are a bit nuts for it.
Well, it's just more fun than anything else, and its always there for me. Seems like thats the only constant in my life. Everything else comes and goes jobs, schools, friends. Skateboarding is the one thing that always stays with me and I always have fun doing. I pretty much figured out how to live my life with no responsibilities, so I can skateboard whenever I want.
So, what is up with you and poop?
Oh man, nothing. I just thought that would be a funny name for my site, and Ive drawn a bunch of shit related art. I just thought that stuff was funny, and they were into it at Consolidated. I draw a lot of other stuff, and Im trying not to do so much turd art, because I get a little bummed when people think that is all I can do.
Well, you did do the art for our Skater Stereotype piece. How did you like doing it?
That was fun. I was into the idea of what to sketch for it.
What is it about skateboarding that you like so much? I hear you are a bit nuts for it.
Well, it's just more fun than anything else, and its always there for me. Seems like thats the only constant in my life. Everything else comes and goes jobs, schools, friends. Skateboarding is the one thing that always stays with me and I always have fun doing. I pretty much figured out how to live my life with no responsibilities, so I can skateboard whenever I want.
How do you hype yourself up to skate?
Well, Im usually always hyped to skate, but once in awhile there's a trick I want to do, but I have to mentally psych myself into trying it. Like recently, I was in NYC and I wanted to do this trick but was sure I was gonna get hurt, and Im standing there screaming to myself stuff like, "Im gonna fuckin' do this, smashing my board, screaming, "make it or fuckin' slam," and the whole time Im doing this, there were these guys dealing drugs standing next to me looking at me like Im crazy.
What about electrocution?
Yeah, that too. I wanted to do a trick and there was an exposed outlet and we found out if you leaned against it you would get an electric shock, so I was like, if I dont land this one right now Im gonna electrocute myself every try til I make it. I only electrocuted myself once.
That is intense. Any last words?
No, probably not. I cant think of anything. Be nice to people. I am your friend. I like wizards.
Wizards?
Yeah, I'm making a zine about wizards.
Um, can I ask what its about exactly?
Its just about wizards and skulls. It's a bunch of drawings from different artists, and all we draw in the zine is wizards and skulls.
Youll have to send me a copy. Any thanks at all?
Yeah, I'll send you one. I want to thank anyone who believes in me.
Well, Im usually always hyped to skate, but once in awhile there's a trick I want to do, but I have to mentally psych myself into trying it. Like recently, I was in NYC and I wanted to do this trick but was sure I was gonna get hurt, and Im standing there screaming to myself stuff like, "Im gonna fuckin' do this, smashing my board, screaming, "make it or fuckin' slam," and the whole time Im doing this, there were these guys dealing drugs standing next to me looking at me like Im crazy.
What about electrocution?
Yeah, that too. I wanted to do a trick and there was an exposed outlet and we found out if you leaned against it you would get an electric shock, so I was like, if I dont land this one right now Im gonna electrocute myself every try til I make it. I only electrocuted myself once.
That is intense. Any last words?
No, probably not. I cant think of anything. Be nice to people. I am your friend. I like wizards.
Wizards?
Yeah, I'm making a zine about wizards.
Um, can I ask what its about exactly?
Its just about wizards and skulls. It's a bunch of drawings from different artists, and all we draw in the zine is wizards and skulls.
Youll have to send me a copy. Any thanks at all?
Yeah, I'll send you one. I want to thank anyone who believes in me.
Trick: Ex-office supply assisted backside wallride grab-a-rooski Photo: Max Zahradnik
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