On June 28, Patrik Wallner had the opening of the NYC installment of his worldwide Paper Trails art show at Leo Fitzpatrick’s Public Access Gallery. The work consists of meticulously folded bank notes that Patrik has collected from around the world on his travels (see the video), resulting in impressive patterened pieces. Seeing this stuff in person is really mind-blowing. This dude is so multi-talented, from his photography, his Visual Traveling book, to his documentary videos. 50-percent of the proceeds went to various SkateNGOs, something that Patrik has been championing for years. It was a perfect New York City summer evening and tons of friends and art lovers came out from all over the city. Peep the photos and follow Patrik to stay up on what he’s doing next. Whatever it is, you won’t want to miss it.
Photos by Blair Alley, Rodrigo Cabrejas, and JZ Radical
Photo Credit: Blair Alley
Out front early, Marc Razo, Rocky, Diego, and Patrik converse while Leo Windexes the window.
Mini Razo family portrait + friends.
Lucy Jean knows how to keep it cool in the city!
The guys behind it all, Patrik Wallner and Josh Zickert.
Up close of a piece with Ukrainian bills.
These Afghanistan notes fold out a bit so you can see the inside. Truly remarkable.
One of two “Pangea” pieces. These were the first pieces Patrik made. The man of the hour.
There’s an interesting story behind every face and Patrik knows them all.
Sam McGuire was in town!
Jonah and Rodrigo, Brooklyn bad boys.
Andrew Arthur and JZ take it to the streets with Lucy.
Our friends Paulgarr and Josh Wildman with their cameras of choice.
Patrik enjoying the calm before the storm.
The patterns Patrik created were hypnotic at times.
Limited edition decks were on hand. Big thanks to Arizona Iced Tea for supporting the whole project.
There were zines too!
Diego the video man and Nuria Rius.
Alex from Element, JZ and Blair Alley.
It was great to hang outside on the sidewalk with everyone.
Hardbody empresario Emilio Cuilan came up on a deck.
Donations and decks.
Leo Heinert and Patrik.
Out front, Rodrigo Cabrejas, Leo Fitzpatrick and Blair Alley. Inside, Rodrigo, Carlo Carezzano, and Blair Alley.
Barney Page’s first time in NYC!
Wildman, Leo and Paulgarr as the sun set.
JZ, Patrik, Brian, and Leo Heinert.
JZ checks out the Visual Traveling book with Minna and Anita.
J-Hon showed up! Andrew is showing him some funny reel or something.
Daniel from Mexico City and Grayson Beal in town.
Over at the unofficial afterparty at Le Dive, Andrew gets experimental.
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