Kris Markovich
Skateboarding legend Kris Markovich will show a new body of artwork titled "A Visual Conversation with Myself."
Markovich's colorful abstract paintings will overtake the entire bookstore, encouraging participants to explore the grounds including the bookstore interior and the surrounding garden. In addition, Markovich will unveil a new mural covering the entire front facade of the bookstore. Two sets of live music by Pall Jenkins will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Markovich first got sponsored for skateboarding at the age of 13 and quickly made a name for himself as a fast skating talent able skate the largest gaps including the legendary Carlsbad Big Gap where he was featured on the cover of Transworld Skateboarding Magazine, kickflipping the gap. Lhooq/Exrealism is an independent vintage bookstore and a nonprofit "artistic creative" designed to support, facilitate, and showcase new and underground art.