Beg, Borrow, Steal

Overview

Since I wasn't there when it happened, I can only imagine where the stereotype that skaters were unmotivated, jobless no-do-gooders came from: The Suits. Sure, sometimes skaters have tats, long hair, 'hole-y' clothes and the rest, but who ever said The Suits' definition of 'civilised' was gospel anyway?

Beg, Borrow, Steal by Tristan Still documents D.I.Y skateboarding culture in all its motivated, anarchic glory. Using abandoned buildings, empty swimming pools and even bedrooms, these skaters are curious and talented at re-inventing spaces, then skating in them.

Not satisfied with the mundane existence and expression of ordinary folk, Still is a photographer consumed with a desire to capture and document cultures sub-cultures. His images (and his subjects) are grungy, rich with 'attitude' and vaguely nostalgic. They might just motivate you to take a second look at how you're utilising your lounge room — half-pipe, anyone?