The No Comply Network is a showcase of creatives and artists in skateboarding, a place for those who make cool shit to share it with people who want to see cool shit…
It’s growing fast, and anybody with a passion for skateboarding can join in. Since their 250+ attended showcase event Beyond Skateboarding kicked off in London this month with over 42 artists’ work exhibited, we’ve been keeping our eye on them. We ended up chatting with Jason Caines (one of the organisers) about what the No Comply Network stands for.
Hey Jason. Thanks for chatting with us. Can you give us the philosophy or direction of No Comply Network. What’s the point?
The No Comply Network promotes and connects artists, musicians and filmmakers and all other kinds of creative people who skate. We make original videos, collaborative products, and we sell the artists’ work too.
The main purpose of No Comply is to give a window into the world of the skate artist and showcase their artwork. We do this through events, online interviews and projects. Through dynamic skate art events like Beyond Skateboarding, we can put art and skating in the same place and celebrate how sick and creative skating is.
How can somebody work with the NCN?
No Comply does not represent artists. They represent themselves or may have their own representation. No Comply features their work, promotes their output and if they want to work on a collaborative project or product they are welcome.
I make all the videos, graphic design and other web/visual elements. The artwork is supplied by members. It costs nothing to be a member and will never cost anything.
How do you think the increasingly digitalized age is affecting skating and creatives?
Instagram is another platform to get creative. We have one and think it’s a great way to share rad, creative artwork
What’re your thoughts about skateboarding in The Olympics?
The Olympics is kinda’ boring. No wonder they wanted skating involved. Skateboarding is cool as shit.
How do you find galleries respond when you approach them to put on skate art shows?
I’ve never approached a gallery about an exhibition. Our first exhibition and shop is located in Curve Dept (Deptford, SE8 3PR). The owner, Matt, has allowed us to set up shop and sell No Comply member artwork off the wall.
Thanks for talking, Jason. Keep Pushing…<
