SKATE OR DIE
EDWARD BENTLEY
Tuesday 7th Feb – 14th Feb 2017
‘SKATE OR DIE’ is a brand-new exhibition by local comic book artist Edward Bentley it follows his figurative journey of youth and skate culture through posters and graphic art. ‘SKATE OR DIE’ exists as both a brand and an upcoming comic book. The comic book incorporating the ‘SKATE OR DIE’ concepts as we tell the story of a group of skateboarders attempts to escape a monstrous evil they accidentally set loose on the world.
Edward Bentley is a painter, animator, sculptor and despite all this has ended up drawing comic-books. He would like to say he followed the money – but that would be a lie. Edward studied animation at the Wales Institute of Art and Design. His work is heavily influenced by pop culture & street art.
He lives in West Sussex with his partner Dan. Dan wants a dog. Edward wishes he could draw more comics featuring a Mutated Giant Octopus – because they’re awesome.