This monumental sculpture by Rom av.JC, made from recycled skateboards, takes the form of an ancient vase called a krater. It depicts the Pantheon Skatorum, an assembly of skateboarding’s patron gods, whose worship supposedly dates back to the 1st century BC.
The scene brings together four major figures from this fictional mythology. Thrashus, god of hammers and fearless commitment, stands alongside Steezus, master of style and balance. Madnès, goddess of rage born from repeated failure, and Truckisos, guardian of the grind, complete this unusual pantheon.
According to the fictional records surrounding its discovery, this monumental vase once stood at the center of a sanctuary dedicated to the Skatores. Its surface, composed of assembled skateboard fragments, combines the visual codes of ancient pottery with contemporary skate culture.
Fictionally dated to 26 BC, the artwork blurs the boundaries between sculpture, ritual object, and archaeological artifact. Discover the piece on the artist’s website and will be for sale on auction at Piasa.
