This week we met with skateboarder Abe Dubin, aka Orange Man. Currently based in Pittsburg, PA, Abe is known for his easily recognizable monochrome wardrobe and his signature “frankenboards.” Having just released a full-length film with FancyLad Skate Co, Secrets of the Clown Box, and his own ebook of illustrated poems, The Skatepark of my Heart, Abe sat down with us to redefine what it means to be a pro-skater. In this episode we discuss skateboarding as both an art form and a punchline, fighting your inner consumer, and the performative aspects of his orange persona. You can follow him on instagram @abedubin and check out his latest work at https://www.abedubinart.com/.
Abe’s artist picks of the week: Clyde McPhatter, Matt Tomasello, and Chagall.
