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From Skater to Sculptor: This is Janoski

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Professional skateboarder Stefan Janoski wouldn’t compromise when it came to designing his signature shoe with Nike. After several iterations the sportswear giant caved and let him have his way. The result? One of the best-selling skate shoes in history and a silhouette beloved by collectors and skaters alike. This intimate look at Janoski’s career from French magazine Desillusion, gives an artistic portrayal of Janoski’s transition from skater to fine arts sculptor. From his studio in New York, Janoski shows his work and discusses the ways in which skateboarding influences his art.

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