Glitch x Freehand Profit
Darth Ye-Der
1/6th Scale Action Figure
Inspired by the intergalactic man in black, Darth Vader. Crossed with a hint of of Kanye West’s ‘College Dropout Bear”, Freehand Profit linking up with the folks at GLITCH present to you the “DARTH YE-DER”: Freehand Profit’s first 1/6th scale figure.
Meet Garry Lockwood, also known as Freehand Profit, the Artist who turned sneakers Into helmets and gas mask.
Why the gas mask? Mask making is an ancient art form and I look to link our modern times to this ancient art. The gas mask is the mask of our times, it represents atrocities at war, civil unrest, environmental damnation and works both as a symbol of fear and of protection. It also tips its hat to the keepers of the graffiti flame who wore/wear respirators and masks to protect their lungs from their poisonous art of choice. The ties to Hip-Hop’s original art form deepen when we examine the language within graffiti- the act of painting renamed “bombing” solidified the warlike nature of the art form.
Since creating his first sneaker mask in 2010, Freehand Profit has gone on to create one of a kind work for brands like Nike, adidas, Cadillac Europe, Champs Sports and more.
