Parallel Projects presents SPRAWL: a film and photo series by Andy Plumridge and Jarrod Thackeray. Set amongst the vibrant urban landscapes of Naarm (Melbourne) and Gadi (Sydney), this project documents a crew of skaters in their pursuit of reinterpreting the city’s architecture. Spanning from 2021 to 2023, the film combines digital and analogue mediums, accompanied by a hip-hop and jazz-oriented soundtrack, to capture the atmosphere of their skating experience.
Featuring: Gav Drumm, Tien Nguyen, Robbie Pitts, Martin Gade, Matthias Ogger, Andrew Plumridge, Louis Burke-Xui, Jarrod Thackeray, James Godbehear, Tim Bradley, Sam Nicholls, Josh Clarke, Chris Pullar, Dan Robinson, Craig Johnston, Craig brocklehurst, Abe Connor-Jones and George Sarantoulias.
In addition to releasing one of the year’s most thoroughly entertaining full-length videos, Parallal have also released a limited-edition SPRAWL magazine which is now available at www.parallelprojects.store. Only 50 copies were made so be sure to pick up a copy for your collection. The zine features photography from Andy Plumridge, Jarrod Thackeray, Matthias Ogger and Hayden Golder.
Parallel will be donating 100% of the profits of this zine to The Gaza Skate Team. Led by Rajab Al Reefi, this organisation is dedicated to sharing the joy of skating and nurturing the growing scene in Gaza. Despite facing catastrophic conditions and unimaginable hardships inflicted by Israel’s genocidal assault and decades of brutal occupation, Rajab remains steadfast in supporting and rebuilding his community through his love of skating. You can help support The Gaza Skate Team directly by visiting their GoFundMe page.
This project was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, and Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging and extend this acknowledgement and respect to all First Nations people. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
