[‘bi’skeit] is a short film offering a commentary on the intricate relationship between the skateboarder and the city. Urban environments are challenging for skaters, providing a range of opportunities for performance and invention, but with the increasing presence of anti-skate devices and the lobbying towards skate parks, can the skateboarder still be creative?

 

Three key elements—a customised suitcase, a skateboard and a unique outfit—act as signals to raise awareness of the city’s latent potential. [‘bi’skeit] becomes a tool for skaters to re-envision the city as a new set of possibilities yet to be explored.

 

The film was shot in various locations around London, including Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Barbican, and King’s Cross station; these settings were chosen to highlight the beauty and distinctive qualities of the city.

 

Challenging the highly branded commercial image often associated with skateboarding culture, [‘bi’skeit] focuses on the artistic qualities of the sport. 

 

Addressed to the skateboarding community, the project seeks to reach an audience with a strong knowledge of skateboarding and promote the value of skateboarding outside mainstream organisations.

 

[‘bi’skeit] aims to start a conversation on the increasing delocalisation of skateboarders and the impact this has on their creative potential.