The White Room will showcase the works of Britain’s most established and talented photographers and designers within the snowboarding industry. The show looks at the many different facets that make up this dynamic culture. From the mountains, to the people and the love for the ride, the exhibition explores how artists and designers continue to represent their shared passion for snowboarding.

Featured artists

Natahn Gallagher Photographer, clients include Quiksilver, Vans, Relentless Energy drink, Red Bull, Nokia and many more.

Nathan Gallagher, born in the mountainous climbs of the West Midlands in the UK, his passion for photography inherited from his father, his love of snow born of many seasons spent in the Rocky Mountains. He started shooting for magazines in the UK and Europe 10 or so years ago, going on to shoot for many core snow-sports brands and those brands outside the core wanting a piece of the action.

www.nathangallagher.com




Mark Ward Graphic Artist. Recent projects include designs for Stussy Clothing, Burton Snowboards, Es Skateboards, Nike and Adidas.

Mark Ward’s work references the everyday mundane and injects it into the ever out-of-reach fantasy world of the glossy media. Influences range from skateboard graphics, punk flyers and Americana to packaging, signage and the other wonderful sights of South London. Mark graduated from Central St. Martins. Since then, working with a mix of spray paint, acrylic and his paint splattered Mac, he has worked internationally across fashion, magazine covers, editorial and commercial installations.

www.markwardstudio.com




Matt Blease Illustrator. Clients include Nike, Howies Clothing, Coca-Cola, MTV

Matt has been drawing pictures for 28 years. He loves riding his bike, Skateboarding, Chinese Chequers and Johnny Cash. Currently he’s working on a children’s book called Flat Ghosts. They’re a rare breed of ghosts that are as thin as a slice of bread (medium sliced). A kind of psychedelic mix of the Yellow Submarine meets the Moomins.

www.mattblease.blogspot.com




James North Photographer. Works for Whitelines, The Reason Snowboard Magazine, Vans, Burton, Westbeach, and Bataleon snowboards.

James North provides some of the finest snowboard and travel imagery for top snowboarding brands and many of Europe’s leading snowboard magazines and journals. He found an early love for Photography at 15, exploring all its possibilities he went on to complete a BA Hons Degree. Since then, he stacked up many seasons away in the wide platter of European hills fine tuning his trigger fingers skills and getting very cold…

www.jnorth.co.uk



Damian Doyle Videographer. Owner of snowboard film production company "Standing Sideways".

Damian has produced a number of UK’s top snowboard films including "Hungerpain" and "thisISBritain" - TSA's dryslope and indoor extravaganza filmed on tour around over 25 of the UK’s artificial slopes.

www.standingsideways.com

About LCB Surf/Skate/Snow

LCB is a thriving hub of creative energy located in the heart of east London’s notorious Shoreditch triangle. It is a unique space providing information, equipment and events for the dynamic board sports industry. LCB’s most recent achievement includes regular creative events curated by local graphic artist, Evelyn Bracewell. Her shows support both emerging and established artists providing a platform for new and contemporary art.

Previous events have proven to be extremely popular and look set to be a growing success. Artists include, Paul Alexander Thornton, Paddy Jones, Zeroten, Omar Hraib, Amy Brown, Robbiesbrownshoes, Inventory Studio and Just Us amongst many others.

LCB SURF/SKATE/SNOW
121, Bethnal green road,
Bricklane,
London
E2 7DG

Open daily from 8am – 7pm

02077 393839

www.lcbsurfstore.co.uk

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