barren sea of empty black asphalt baking in the sun on one of many streets in a massive grid of suburban purgatory. A vast wasteland of pre-fab strip mall landscapes, liquor store back alleys, and off-hour scholastic dugouts- it was amidst these grubby, forsaken environs that Jason Adams first found wind in his sails, and like Max before him, he steered his ship directly to where the wild things lived. Jason, however, never went home.

Raised in the sprawl of San Jose, CA, Jason came of age during a time when the holy trinity of skateboarding, punk rock and DIY art was still a dangerous combination, long before the slow air-conditioned death that is mall culture sank its fangs in. They made for the type of collision that seemed to be doing more damage to than good for a kid, but they ensnared Jason early on, and even made a life for him. Becoming a professional skateboarder at the age of 17 ensured his exposure to the the underbelly would be unlimited, and his regular regalia, entailing the likes of pink hair, argyle sweaters and creepers during a time of massive baggy pants and corn rows ensured that even amongst the underbelly dwellers, Jason would be noticed. His fluid but aggressive style, use of unusual obstacles, and deep bag of decades-spanning tricks gave them something to talk about, and 17 years later Jason is still a stand-out in the professional skateboarding world. As his style on board evolved and became more noteworthy over the years, Jason was given more platforms on which to stand/skate and be noticed, and he took the opportunity to begin unleashing his growing interest and talent in art upon the rolling masses. The hand-made aesthetic comprised of spray cans, stencils and bold lines that had run like a river through his childhood diet of skateboarding and punk were evident as Jason began creating images that were both intricately layered and immediately impactful upon the eye. Portraits of anti-heros and scenes of beautiful decay abounded, focusing on by-gone eras and rusting ethics still in place amongst only the truly die-hard (of which Jason is one). Skateboarding took note, and Jason set up camp.

The schedule of a professional skateboarder allows for a decent open of free time between injuries, rainy days and the endless procession of tour vans, and Jason used those would-be idle hours to hone his skills. Before long, his vision expanded and so did his exposure- from logos on skate brand decks and t-shirts to international gallery shows in just a few short years. His work transitioned from hobby to craft, from noodling in the garage to fine art, and these days find Jason Adams' artistic development in full swing. He's found his groove, so enjoy the show and watch as he sprays the lines of his future all over the walls of the world.