Reskate

Architectual duality

Location: Planciusplein & Columbusstraat
Material: Graphenstone on bricks
Year: 2021

The typical ideas of architects Molière and Peutz were the inspiration for this mural. Molière stands for recognisable traditions, visible in the use of robust bricks. Peutz is innovative, which is visible in the use of his materials and striking light. Looking at the two architects and their values, this led to the all-encompassing maxim: ‘Innovation comes from good tradition’.

Photo by Rosa Meininger

Photo by PHOTEDby Edwin Wiekens

Photo by PHOTEDby Edwin Wiekens

BWG founder Dennis Elbers with Maria López and Javier de Riba of Reskate | Photo by Joost van Asch / Parlor

About the artist

Reskate

Origin: Spain
Profession: Visual Artists
Website: Reskate

Reskate is an artistic collective formed by visual artists María López and Javier de Riba. Their collaboration began with the project Reskateboarding, giving abandoned skateboards a second life. Reskate’s workshop and studio can be found in the Sants district of Barcelona. Reskate works on various projects, including murals, illustrations, exhibitions and installations. In their murals, they present works that are connected with the space around it, representing stories and facts of the local culture. Through this, they make visible the identity of the mural’s surroundings.